Having splurged RM350,000 for an auctioned portrait of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, tycoon Stanley Thai said that he only wanted to have the photograph because it was "memorable".

The founder of giant medical glove manufacturer Supermax Corporation said his bid during the Pakatan Harapan fundraising dinner last night had nothing to do with his business.

"Anybody can 'play' (join the bid) today. I thought that Dr Mahathir's picture is a memorable one...