Police record Dr M's statement over dictator remark

Police today recorded a statement from former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over his alleged remark likening Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

Conducted by Bukit Aman police, the recording of the statement took place at the Perdana Leadership Foundation office in Precinct 8, here.

Dr Mahathir's lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla, when contacted, confirmed the matter.

"In 20 minutes. About 30 questions. There were questions that Tun (Dr Mahathir) was advised by counsel not to answer," he said.

Dr Mahathir is believed to have made the remark likening Ugandan dictator and third president Idi Amin (ruling 1971-1979 and died in exile in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2003) during the recent Kuala Kangsar parliamentary seat by-election.