Dr Mahathir surprises moviegoers at 'Star Wars' screening

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad pulled a surprise as he arrived unannounced at the Sunway Pyramid shopping centre in Bandar Sunway earlier today.

The former prime minister then quickly rushed to the theatre to watch the latest Star Wars franchise flick, 'The Force Awakens’.

According to an insider, the shopping management was also surprised by the visit as no announcement was given prior to his arrival.

Dr Mahathir arrived at 2.45pm before being ushered into the hall at 3pm with his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.

They both left at 5.30pm.

The source also said the situation was under control and many took the opportunity to take photos with the politician.

Netizen Hasan Hasnan shared a photo of his siblings watching the movie with Dr Mahathir.

He shared the photo on Twitter:

My siblings are lucky enough to be watching starwars with ..... pic.twitter.com/TJP5KdW9NZ
— Hasan Hasnan (@HasanHasnan) December 23, 2015

Other netizens also shared their thoughts:

Eii aku suka betul la Tun M and his wife . Dah lanjut usia pun sweet lagi adoii sporting gila
— .BIBLIOPHILE. (@ordinarygirl___) December 23, 2015

Uish Tun M pun tgk star wars /p>— wani. (@waniibrahim_) December 23, 2015

Tun M still wear the same clothes even watching movie .... Real or not real??
— chewbacca (@FarizimanN) December 23, 2015