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Mahathir Mohamad | |
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محاضير محمد | |
.jpg) Mahathir in November 2018 | |
| 4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia | |
| In office 10 May 2018 – 1 March 2020 | |
| Monarch | Muhammad V Abdullah |
| Deputy | Wan Azizah |
| Preceded by | Najib Razak |
| Succeeded by | Muhyiddin Yassin |
| In office 16 July 1981 – 31 October 2003 | |
| Monarch | Ahmad Shah Iskandar Azlan Shah Ja’afar Salahuddin Sirajuddin |
| Deputy | Musa Hitam Abdul Ghafar Baba Anwar Ibrahim Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Preceded by | Hussein Onn |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement | |
| In office 20 February 2003 – 31 October 2003 | |
| Monarch | Sirajuddin of Perlis |
| Preceded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 5 June 2001 – 31 October 2003 | |
| Monarch | Salahuddin Sirajuddin |
| Preceded by | Daim Zainuddin |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| In office 7 September 1998 – 7 January 1999 | |
| Monarch | Ja’afar |
| Preceded by | Anwar Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Daim Zainuddin |
| Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 8 May 1986 – 8 January 1999 | |
| Monarch | Iskandar Azlan Shah Ja’afar |
| Preceded by | Musa Hitam |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 18 July 1981 – 6 May 1986 | |
| Monarch | Ahmad Shah Iskandar |
| Preceded by | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister of Trade and Industry | |
| In office 1 January 1978 – 16 July 1981 | |
| Monarch | Yahya Petra Ahmad Shah |
| Prime Minister | Hussein Onn |
| Preceded by | Hamzah Abu Samah |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Rithaudden Tengku Ismail |
| 4th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia | |
| In office 5 March 1976 – 16 July 1981 | |
| Monarch | Yahya Petra Ahmad Shah |
| Prime Minister | Hussein Onn |
| Preceded by | Hussein Onn |
| Succeeded by | Musa Hitam |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 5 September 1974 – 31 December 1977 | |
| Monarch | Abdul Halim Yahya Petra |
| Prime Minister | Abdul Razak Hussein Hussein Onn |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Yaacob |
| Succeeded by | Musa Hitam |
| Member of the Dewan Rakyat for Kubang Pasu | |
| In office 24 August 1974 – 21 March 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Johari Baharum |
| Member of the Dewan Negara for Kedah | |
| In office 30 December 1972 – 23 August 1974 | |
| Member of the Dewan Rakyat for Kota Setar Selatan | |
| In office 25 April 1964 – 10 May 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Wan Sulaiman Wan Tam |
| Succeeded by | Yusof Rawa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mahathir bin Mohamad 10 July 1925 Alor Setar, Unfederated Malay States (now Malaysia) |
| Political party | PEJUANG (since 2020) BERSATU-Pakatan Harapan (2016–2020) UMNO-Barisan Nasional (1946–2016) |
| Spouse(s) | Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali |
| Children | 7 (including Marina, Mokhzani and Mukhriz) |
| Relatives | Ismail Mohamed Ali (brother-in-law) Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
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| Website | Official website |
Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad (Jawi: محاضير بن محمد; born 10 July 1925)[1][2] is a Malaysian politician. He was the Prime Minister of Malaysia from May 2018 to March 2020. He was also the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the job for 22 years from 1981 to 2003. This made him Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister. His political career lasted for almost 70 years.
Mahathir studied medicine and worked as a doctor before entering politics. Mahathir became Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1981 and held the position until 2003. During his time in office, he focused on modernizing Malaysia's economy and infrastructure. He implemented various policies to promote industrialization and technological development, which contributed to Malaysia's economic growth.
As Prime Minister, Mahathir was known for his strong leadership and vision for Malaysia's future. He promoted policies aimed at reducing poverty and improving education and healthcare. His efforts helped Malaysia become one of the more prosperous nations in Southeast Asia.[3]
After retiring as Prime Minister in 2003, Mahathir remained active in Malaysian politics and continued to advocate for various social and economic issues. In 2018, Mahathir announced his bid for another term as Malaysian Prime Minister for the 2018 general election.[4][5] He won the election in May 2018.[6]
On 24 February 2020, Mahathir announced his resignation as Prime Minister.[7] Throughout his career, Mahathir has been widely respected for his dedication to Malaysia's development and his commitment to improving the lives of its people. His contributions to the country's progress and his leadership continue to be remembered positively by many Malaysians.[8] Even after retirement, he continues to be active and speaks publicly.[9]
- ↑ Rashid, Faridah Abdul (2012). Research on the Early Malay Doctors 1900–1957 Malaya and Singapore. Xlibris Corporation. pp. 246–. ISBN 978-1-4691-7243-9.
- ↑ "A Doctor In The House". Archived from the original on 2014-04-20. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ↑ "Profiles of some heads of state". New Straits Times. 2003-10-16.
- ↑ Hodge, Amanda (9 January 2018). "Mahathir Mohammad runs for PM in partnership with former rival Anwar Ibrahim". The Australian.
- ↑ Malhi, Amrita (11 January 2018). "Mahathir Mohamad crops up again in bid to lead Malaysia – with Anwar on the same side". The Conversation.
- ↑ Langkawi, Laignee Barron / (2018-05-10). "Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to Become World's Oldest Leader". TIME.
- ↑ Malaysia's PM Mahathir Mohamad resigns amid political turmoil
- ↑ "Tribute to a great statesman". New Straits Times. 2003-10-18.
- ↑ Times, New Straits (2024-07-10). "Dr Mahathir turns 99". NST Online.