| You are in: Asia-Pacific | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Wednesday, 3 July, 2002, 08:00 GMT 09:00 UK
In pictures: Mahathir's welcome
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has received a warm welcome on his return from holiday, 10 days after he shocked the nation with the news that he plans to step down.
Thousands turned up to welcome their leader home
Dr Mahathir looked well and relaxed
The atmosphere was more carnival than farewell
Dr Mahathir was given flowers and presents from supporters
Dr Mahathir's designated successor, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, stayed close to his mentor
|
See also:
03 Jul 02 | Asia-Pacific
25 Jun 02 | Asia-Pacific
25 Jun 02 | Asia-Pacific
22 Jun 02 | Asia-Pacific
29 Apr 02 | Country profiles
Top Asia-Pacific stories now:
Links to more Asia-Pacific stories are at the foot of the page.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Links to more Asia-Pacific stories |
![]() |
||
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To BBC Sport>> | To BBC Weather>> | To BBC World Service>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © MMIII | News Sources | Privacy |