Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad

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Mahathir bin Mohamad is a Malaysian politician, physician and author who served as the fourth and seventh prime minister of Malaysia from 1981 to 2003 and again from 2018 to 2020. He was the country's longest-serving prime minister, serving for a cumulative total of 24 years. His political career has spanned more than 75 years, from joining protests opposing citizenship policies for non-Malays in the Malayan Union in the 1940s to forming the Gerakan Tanah Air coalition in 2022. During his premiership, Mahathir was granted the title "Father of Modernisation" for his pivotal role in transforming the country's economy and infrastructure. At 101 years old, he is the second-oldest living former state leader in the world and the first Malaysian prime minister to reach that age.

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Sep 29, 2026
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The 100-year-old former Malaysian prime minister was described as 'lonely' as his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali was laid to rest.
Beyond the human story, pragmatists note the passing of a generation of Southeast Asian leaders whose non-aligned instincts shaped the region's hedging between China and the US.
Jul 2, 2026
Center
Former Malaysian prime minister urged Malay-Muslim unity ahead of the Johor state election, backing PAS's racial politics.
Pragmatists view his move as a destabilizing force in Malaysia's multiracial society, complicating business and diplomatic relations with China.
Jul 1, 2026
Center
Former Malaysian PM called for Malay-Muslim unity in Johor state election, aligning with PAS.
Pragmatists see his move as fueling ethnic polarization, which may disrupt policy continuity and economic stability.

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