When Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged Umno members to eliminate supporters of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi from the party, his primary target was deputy Umno Youth head, Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar.

Mahathir is not currently an Umno member, but whether he rejoins Umno or stays outside Umno, the situation will not change. Mahathir is not ‘barking’ for his own benefit; it is clear he is working hard to help his son, Mukhriz.