Supporters of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad wait for his
return at the airport in Alor Setar, in Malaysia's northern state of
Kedah July 5, 2002. Mahathir recieved a rousing welcome upon his return
to his birthplace, his first visit since he announced he's quitting in
late 2003. REUTERS/Zainal Abd Halim

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