Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, flanked by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, raise hands at the end of the Umno General Assembly today. — Reuters
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali wave to delegates when they arrived about 12.30pm for the final session of the Umno General Assembly today. — Bernama pic
New Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the former president's presence to loud applause.
"Tun Dr Mahathir's presence is his recognition of the current leadership," said Muhyiddin, now widely seen as his supporter.
"Today is a historic day because Tun will become an Umno member," he added.
Dr Mahathir, who failed to turn up at the assembly opening, nodded and smiled at the announcement.
He had earlier attacked Umno Youth as a corrupt organisation for electing Khairy Jamaluddin as its chief over his son Datuk Mukhriz.
He has long accused Khairy and his father-in-law Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for undoing his legacy.
Dr Mahathir quit Umno last May in an attempt to unseat Abdullah who succeeded him as party president and prime minister.
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