For the first time in his protracted political career, former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad set foot in Parliament House as the chairperson of an opposition party.

Mahathir, who was prime minister for 22 years, arrived at the building to attend a special meeting on parliamentary privileges and immunity of MPs.

Also in attendance were Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Muhyiddin Yassin, Parti Warisan Sabah president Shafie Apdal, PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang.