Up next is Asia Focus. Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is preparing for this year's general election after being named as the opposition alliance's choice as head of state. The 92-year-old served 22 years as the country's leader before retiring in 2003. He will join his old enemy, former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. Current Prime Minister Najib Razak has clung to power despite an epic corruption scandal. The election will be held before August this year, with many expecting it to occur this spring.