Some 300 Malaysians attended a special dinner to welcome Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad who was on an official visit to Cambodia last week. The veteran leader mesmerised the crowd with his witty comments during a dialogue session with guests, who queried him on a wide range of questions – from Malaysia’s national debt and its education system to racial integration. Also present at the dinner was his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Saifuddin Abdullah and Malaysia’s Ambassador to Cambodia Eldeen Hasaaini Mohd Hashim. photos: Jeff tan and Yousos Apdoulrashim