Dr Mahathir Mohamad is the central character in M For Malaysia, a documentary on Pakatan Harapan’s historic 14th general election win, but the story is not just about him.

In its final scenes, viewers watch as his swearing-in as prime minister is met with ecstatic flag-waving Malaysians, but the last word is interestingly accorded to lawyer and activist Ambiga Sreenevasan

In it, she solemnly advises Harapan to be brave in implementing reforms after the rakyat bravely voted them in.

When met after the premiere last night, Mahathir said he found the film to be “very factual”.