Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad hinted that he may not participate in the Bersih 5 rally due to a previous engagement that may take him out of the country this Saturday.

However he pledged his full support, and that of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), of which he is chairperson, to the electoral reform group, Bersih's cause.

“On Nov 19, according to plans that were made before this, I will be overseas on that day.