Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad meets with people in his hometown of Alor Setar, in the northern state of Kedah, Malaysia November 21, during a ceremony awarding education funds to children of rice growers. Mahathir, who leads the Malaysia's governing National Front coalition, is contesting for the parliament seat of Kubang Pasu in the 10th general election on November 29.

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