Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad is now the world's oldest leader

Kuala Lumpur (CNN) — Veteran Malaysian politician Mahathir Mohamad has become the world's oldest leader after a shock victory in the country's election, upending six decades of control by the ruling coalition.

The 92-year-old was sworn in on Thursday night by Malaysia's constitutional ruler, King Muhammad V, following a momentous vote in which scandal-plagued incumbent Najib Razak was soundly beaten at the polls by his former mentor.

It's a triumphant return to front-line Malaysian politics for Prime Minister Mahathir, who also ruled the country from 1981 until 2003.

HtwoOw:
And baby factory products have nothing to say ?? They campaigned against Buhari's old age , why aren't they shouting about this ?

DivneFavour:
92? Why can't these great grandfathers rest and let younger generation rule?

oooduancalmdown:

Why must the youths rule. You make it seem like old people can't be good leaders. Jonathan was in his early 50s when he became president and yet he failed. The people that couped Nigeria in the first republic were youths. Just because Nigeria is a failed state does not mean you should blame its failure on your leaders' age. Nigerians just like looking for excuse. Donald trump became america's president at 70. Japan's prime minister is 64. You need a right system for your country to work. Without it, no leader, regardless of their age will perform well. Nigeria has 200 ethnic groups. Now that is not a good way to start