Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he knows the mysterious individual who allegedly offered Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman RM5 million to leave the party.

However, Mahathir said he is not close to the man, identified as “H”.

"Yes I know him. But during my time such a person was not in Umno or any departments of my administration...