Stadium Merdeka-2003

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad waves to the crowd during the 57th anniversary of his ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) at the Merdeka stadium in Kuala Lumpur 11 May 2003. One year after Mahathir confounded the nation with an emotional resignation, he presides this week over his last annual party conference. 

AFP PHOTO / Jimin LAI (Photo credit should read JIMIN LAI/AFP/Getty Images)