Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad adjusts his head gear 'songkok' as he sits next to his wife during his party's annual conference in Kuala Lumpur. Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad adjusts his head gear 'songkok' as he sits next to his wife Siti Hasmah Ali during his party's annual conference in Kuala Lumpur on September 23, 2004. UMNO, the main ruling party since 1957's independence, holds its five-day annual conference until Saturday. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad