Dr Mahathir invited to attend Umno assembly as observer

(NST) Former Umno president Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday said he had received an invitation to attend the Umno general assembly next week as an observer but has yet to make up his mind.

"Yes, I was invited to the assembly, not as a member but as an observer. But I have not made up my mind whether to attend or not," he told reporters. He quit Umno on May 19 last year, citing lack of confidence in the current Umno leadership.

He also said that the Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia gathering scheduled to be held tomorrow was because the Malays were worried about their future.