Dr Mahathir Mohamad said PKR president Anwar Ibrahim did not support him despite the former premier arranging for his royal pardon and release from prison.

"He met a lot of people (to rally for support). He met rulers and foreigners instead of supporting me. He was critical of me."

Mahathir and Anwar, who had been political nemeses for two decades, became allies in Pakatan Harapan to topple the Najib Abdul Razak-led Umno/BN coalition from power in the 2018 general election.