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Mahathir Mohamad
محاضير محمد‎
Mahathir in November 2018
4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia
In office
10 May 2018 – 1 March 2020
MonarchMuhammad V
Abdullah
DeputyWan Azizah
Preceded byNajib Razak
Succeeded byMuhyiddin Yassin
In office
16 July 1981 – 31 October 2003
MonarchAhmad Shah
Iskandar
Azlan Shah
Ja’afar
Salahuddin
Sirajuddin
DeputyMusa Hitam
Abdul Ghafar Baba
Anwar Ibrahim
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Preceded byHussein Onn
Succeeded byAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement
In office
20 February 2003 – 31 October 2003
MonarchSirajuddin of Perlis
Preceded byThabo Mbeki
Succeeded byAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
Minister of Finance
In office
5 June 2001 – 31 October 2003
MonarchSalahuddin
Sirajuddin
Preceded byDaim Zainuddin
Succeeded byAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
In office
7 September 1998 – 7 January 1999
MonarchJa’afar
Preceded byAnwar Ibrahim
Succeeded byDaim Zainuddin
Minister of Home Affairs
In office
8 May 1986 – 8 January 1999
MonarchIskandar
Azlan Shah
Ja’afar
Preceded byMusa Hitam
Succeeded byAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
Minister of Defence
In office
18 July 1981 – 6 May 1986
MonarchAhmad Shah
Iskandar
Preceded byAbdul Taib Mahmud
Succeeded byAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
Minister of Trade and Industry
In office
1 January 1978 – 16 July 1981
MonarchYahya Petra
Ahmad Shah
Prime MinisterHussein Onn
Preceded byHamzah Abu Samah
Succeeded byAhmad Rithaudden Tengku Ismail
4th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
In office
5 March 1976 – 16 July 1981
MonarchYahya Petra
Ahmad Shah
Prime MinisterHussein Onn
Preceded byHussein Onn
Succeeded byMusa Hitam
Minister of Education
In office
5 September 1974 – 31 December 1977
MonarchAbdul Halim
Yahya Petra
Prime MinisterAbdul Razak Hussein
Hussein Onn
Preceded byMohamed Yaacob
Succeeded byMusa Hitam
Member of the Dewan Rakyat
for Kubang Pasu
In office
24 August 1974 – 21 March 2004
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byMohd 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 byWan Sulaiman Wan Tam
Succeeded byYusof Rawa
Personal details
Born
Mahathir bin Mohamad

(1925-07-10) 10 July 1925 (age 99)
Alor Setar, Unfederated Malay States (now Malaysia)
Political partyPEJUANG (since 2020)
BERSATU-Pakatan Harapan (2016–2020)
UMNO-Barisan Nasional (1946–2016)
Spouse(s)Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali
Children7 (including Marina, Mokhzani and Mukhriz)
RelativesIsmail Mohamed Ali (brother-in-law)
Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali (brother-in-law)
Alma materNational University of Singapore
Signature
WebsiteOfficial 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]

Early life and political career

Mahathir's birthplace in Alor Setar

Mahathir born on July 10, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah,[10] became politically active after World War II. He protested against the Malayan Union's decision to grant citizenship to non-Malays.

Mahathir in his schooldays, 1939

Mahathir excelled in his studies and became a medical doctor. He joined UMNO (United Malays National Organisation) and entered Parliament in 1964. After serving one term, he lost his seat and was expelled from UMNO due to disagreements with Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman.

During his time away from mainstream politics, Mahathir wrote his first book, The Malay Dilemma, advocating for affirmative action for Malays in education and society. The book criticized the government led by Tunku Abdul Rahman and was banned upon publication.[11]

In 1940, the Literary and Debating Society of Sultan Abdul Hamid College had a meeting. Sitting from left to right were Ahmad Nordin, Mohammad Khir Johari, Tiddemand, Mahathir, and Zulkifli Hashim.

Mahathir returned to UMNO and Parliament after Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned. He was appointed to the Cabinet and became Deputy Prime Minister by 1976. In 1981, Mahathir was sworn in as Malaysia's Prime Minister, a position he held for over two decades.

young Mahathir

First term as prime minister (1981-2003)

Mahathir visited the United States in 1984 on an official trip

Mahathir became Prime Minister on July 16, 1981, when he was 56 years old.[12] In his early years as leader (1981-1987), he worked to strengthen his position in UMNO and won the 1982 general election.[13][14]

Economically, Mahathir supported privatization, thinking the government shouldn't be in business. He privatized airlines, utilities, and telecom firms, averaging about 50 a year by the mid-1990s. This improved conditions and made good money for the government.

During this time, Mahathir led the building of the North-South Expressway, a big highway from Thailand to Singapore. He also started Proton, a car company with Mitsubishi. Proton faced problems at first but became the biggest car maker in Southeast Asia by the late 1980s, helped by tariffs.

Mahathir in 1988

In 1989, Mahathir had a heart attack[15] but got better and led Barisan Nasional to win the 1990 election.[16] When the Malaysian New Economic Policy ended in 1990, Mahathir made Vision 2020. This plan aimed for Malaysia to become a fully developed country by 2020 with strong economic growth.[17]

Here's a picture of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, which were built while Mahathir was in charge.

In the 1990s, Mahathir started important projects to make Malaysia better. He created the Multimedia Super Corridor to help technology and business. Mahathir also built Putrajaya as Malaysia's main place for government offices. Additionally, he made the Petronas Twin Towers, which became symbols of Malaysia growing and getting stronger during his time as leader. In 1997, there was a big problem with haze in Southeast Asia caused by fires in Indonesian forests; Mahathir started a firefighting operation across borders to help deal with it.[18]

In 2000, Mahathir shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshirō Mori

During the Asian financial crisis in 1997, Mahathir didn't follow advice from the IMF and his deputy, Anwar Ibrahim. Instead, he spent more money and made Malaysia's money stay the same as the US dollar. This helped Malaysia recover faster than other countries nearby. In September 2003, five years after Malaysia introduced capital controls following the financial crisis, the IMF agreed that Malaysia was correct to make its own decisions.[19]

At a UMNO meeting in 2002, Mahathir said he would stop being prime minister.[20] But his supporters came up to him and asked him to stay, so he changed his mind.[21] He decided to retire in October 2003 to help the next leader, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, take over smoothly.[22] Mahathir had been the leader for more than 22 years, making him the longest-serving elected leader in the world when he retired.

Foreign relations

United States

Mahathir and Ronald Reagen in 1984
Mahathir and Bill Clinton in 1994

During Mahathir's rule, the United States was the largest foreign investor and one of Malaysia's closest allies.[23][24] Mahathir always spoke out against U.S. foreign policy.[25] From 17 to 20 January 1984, Mahathir had an official working visit to the United States. During this visit, he met President Ronald Reagan.[26] Afterward, he had a private visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma.[27] During his tenure as Prime Minister, Mahathir also had unofficial meetings with other US Presidents George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton in various locations to discuss palm oil issues and America's stance toward Muslim countries.[28]

Mahathir criticized the 2003 U.S.-led Iraq invasion and accused Halliburton, once led by Vice President Dick Cheney, of making billions in profits. He said Halliburton's stock price rose from $10 before the war to about $46 after winning Iraq contracts worth nearly $20 billion. Mahathir called Cheney and President Bush "war criminals" and said they should be tried for their actions in Iraq.[29]

Interim years (2003–2018)

Mahathir at National Day celebrations in August 2007

After retiring in 2003, Mahathir received the title Tun.[30] He said he would quit politics completely and turned down a role in Abdullah Badawi's government. Despite this, Mahathir kept busy as CEO, Chairman, and advisor to important Malaysian companies like Proton and Petronas.

In 2015, Mahathir strongly criticized Prime Minister Najib Razak's government, especially over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.[31] He called for Najib to step down and even joined a large protest rally called Bersih 4 with his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.[32]

In 2016, Mahathir founded Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM).[33] By 2017, he joined the opposition group Pakatan Harapan and became its chairman.[34] On 8 January 2018, Mahathir was chosen as the prime ministerial candidate for Pakatan Harapan in the election on May 9.[35] He wanted to replace his former ally, Najib Razak.[36] Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the wife of Mahathir's former rival Anwar Ibrahim, was his deputy candidate.[37]

Second term as prime minister (2018–2020)

Mahathir meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 2018
Mahathir and Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 15 July 2018

On 10 May 2018, Pakatan Harapan won the election,[38] making Mahathir Prime Minister again.[39] This victory ended Najib's time as the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia.[40] Mahathir took the oath of office as the 7th Prime Minister at 9:30 pm on May 10, 2018.[41]

Mahathir became the world's oldest serving state leader at 92 years and 304 days old, and the first Malaysian prime minister not from UMNO.[42] His deputy, Wan Azizah, became Malaysia's first female deputy prime minister.[43]

In April 2019, Mahathir was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.[44][45]

Domestic affairs

On 2 May 2019, Mahathir officiated the launch of the BOCE Malaysia / ASEAN Digital E-Commerce Platform

Mahathir said he would "restore the rule of law" and reopen investigations into the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal. He told the media that Najib might be punished if found guilty of corruption.[46] Mahathir also told immigration officials to stop Najib and his wife Rosmah Mansor from leaving the country when they tried to go to Indonesia.[47]

In June 2018, Mahathir set up his seventh government with 29 ministers.[48] He removed the unpopular Goods and Services Tax, lowering it from six percent to zero.[49] Mahathir also said he would cut government spending by letting go of many civil servants, stopping an expensive high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and reducing big construction projects started by Najib.[50] Under Mahathir's leadership, Malaysia's press freedom got a bit better, and its rank in the Press Freedom Index improved.[51] The government said it would limit palm oil farming to 6.55 million hectares by 2023 and began trying to improve palm oil's reputation worldwide through lobbying efforts.[52]

On 20 June 2018, Mahathir met with the father of murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu and they agreed to reopen the case of her murder.[53][54]

In October 2019, Mahathir announced the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, aiming for Malaysia to become a high-income country by 2030.[55][56] His government also focused on making defense more transparent by preparing Malaysia's first defense policy white paper to outline future plans.[57]

Foreign relations

See the main article: List of international prime ministerial trips made by Mahathir Mohamad during his second term
In June 2018, Mahathir visited Indonesia. After a bilateral meeting and talks with President Joko Widodo, they jointly issued a news statement.

In his second term, Mahathir visited Japan and Indonesia to make friends stronger.[58] He met twice with President Rodrigo Duterte to work together on safety, money, and politics with the Philippines.[59] Mahathir also worked on getting along better with Japan[60] and getting closer to Russia in trading and defense.[61] He went to a meeting in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum in late 2019.[61] Malaysia made a new plan for how it deals with other countries in late 2019.[62] Mahathir and Indonesian President Joko Widodo talked about what to do about European Union rules that affect palm oil fuel.[63]

Mahathir criticized the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018[64] and the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani by the United States in 2020.[65]

Mahathir supported the peace talks between North and South Korea in 2018–19.[66][67] He also said Malaysia would reopen its embassy in North Korea, which had been closed since Kim Jong-nam was assassinated in 2017.[68]

China

Mahathir's government wanted to maintain good relations with China[69] but decided to review all Belt and Road Initiative projects started by the previous Malaysian government. He called these projects "unequal treaties." His administration paused work on the East Coast Rail Link[69][70] but later resumed it after renegotiating terms.[71] Mahathir also canceled about $2.8 billion in deals with China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau due to high repayment costs.[70][72]

On 13 February 2020, Mahathir talked with Chinese President Xi Jinping to show support and discuss working together on the COVID-19 outbreak.[73][74]

Resignation

Mahathir resigned as Prime Minister on 24 February 2020.[75] After his resignation, he served as the interim Prime Minister until a new Prime Minister was appointed.[76] During this time, he continued to manage the government's day-to-day operations.[77] In March 2020, Muhyiddin Yassin was appointed as the new Prime Minister, and Mahathir stepped down from his interim role.[78]

Post-premiership (2020–present)

Mahathir meets with United States Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters on 22 November 2021
Mahathir and his fans in March 2022

Mahathir started the Homeland Fighter's Party (PEJUANG) in August 2020.[79] His son Mukhriz Mahathir and three other MPs joined. The party was registered in July 2021.[80] In August 2021, Mahathir and other MPs protested in Merdeka Square, demanding Muhyiddin resign for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic after police blocked them from entering parliament.[81][82]

He said he would run in the 2022 general election.[83][84] On 19 November, he lost his seat and election deposit, which was his first loss in 53 years.[85][86] No one from PEJUANG or Gerakan Tanah Air won a seat.[87] He later said he would drop his party’s plans and focus on writing about Malaysian history.[88]

On 16 December 2022, Mahathir has resigned as Pejuang chairperson.[89] On 10 February 2023, he was one of 13 leaders who left the party after it decided to end its relationship with GTA.[90] Mahathir later joined the party called Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra).[91]

Personal life

In August 2019, after meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the Seri Perdana, Mahathir personally drove okowito the official residence for lunch

Mahathir enjoys sailing, horse riding, and carpentry. He has made a working steam train and a boat.[92] Mahathir says he lives a long life because he eats well, reads newspapers daily, exercises, and stands up straight.[93] His favorite song is "My Way".[94] He likes to read books by Wilbur Smith and Jeffrey Archer.[95]

People often ask him how he has lived so long. He says it's because he stays active and keeps his mind sharp.[96]

On 23 September 2024, Mahathir shared a video of himself driving at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). In the three-minute clip, he pressed the gas and reached a speed of 154 km per hour.[97]

On 13 October 2024, Mahathir talked about his health, saying he is thankful that he can still work and think.[98]

Marriage and family

Mahathir and Siti Hasmah post graduation
Mahathir and Siti Hasmah in their younger days

In college, Mahathir met his future wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, who was also studying medicine. They got married in 1956. They have four biological children: Marina (born in 1957), Mirzan, Mokhzani and Mukhriz. They also adopted three more children, Maizura, Melinda and Mazhar, over the next 27 years.[99]

Health

In 1989, Mahathir had a heart attack. His doctor suggested surgery in the United States, but he disagreed. Many people were surprised by his decision. He explained, "I had to trust our Malaysian doctors. If I didn't set an example, others wouldn't trust our medical services." Reflecting on why he chose not to go abroad for surgery, he wrote, "Being a doctor myself, I understood the risks. I knew there was a chance I might not survive because it was not a common procedure at that time."[100]

On 9 November 2006, Mahathir had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital at 4 a.m. in the morning.[101] In September 2007, he underwent heart bypass surgery after experiencing two heart attacks within 10 months.[102]

On 16 December 2021, Mahathir went to the National Heart Institute for a check-up and to be watched by doctors.[103] He left the hospital after a few days.[104] In January 2022, Mahathir had a planned medical procedure at the same hospital.[105][106] He went back to the hospital later that month and stayed in the coronary care unit.[107][108] After leaving the hospital again, he kept getting treatment and getting better.[109][110]

On 31 August 2022, Mahathir was hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19.[111][112] On 1 August 2023, he was admitted to the National Heart Institute to treat an infection.[113]

On 26 January 2024, Mahathir went to the National Heart Institute because he was sick.[114] He left on March 18, after being there for 53 days.[115] Four months later on 15 July, Mahathir was admitted to the hospital because he was coughing.[116] On 29 July, Sufi Yusoff, a spokesperson for Mahathir, said that Mahathir is allowed to go back home.[117] A few months later on 16 October, he was hospitalized again for a respiratory tract infection.[118][119]

Legacy

In 2020, a statue of Mahathir was put up in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia.

Mahathir knew industrialization and exports were key. Under him, Malaysia tried to diversify its economy and move away from traditional sectors. Manufacturing, especially electronics, cars, and textiles, became important. His government encouraged foreign investment, gave incentives for industry, and improved infrastructure to support new businesses.[120] He successfully raised Malaysia's profile on the world stage and made it one of the leading Asian economies in the 1990s.[121]

Mahathir led the modernization of Malaysia by building the North-South Expressway and promoting major infrastructure projects like the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the Petronas Twin Towers. These achievements and more have earned him the title of Malaysia’s Father of Modernization (Bapa Pemodenan).[121]

In 1998, Malaysia faced a serious economic crisis due to external and internal problems. Mahathir took strong actions to stabilize and recover the economy. His government set up capital controls, fixed the ringgit’s value to the US dollar, and made major reforms to fix weaknesses in the financial system and corporate governance.[120]

During his time as Prime Minister, Mahathir strongly supported Bosniaks during the Bosnian War. Malaysia allowed Bosnians to enter without a visa[122][123] and sent peacekeeping forces to Bosnia.[123] Mahathir also helped organize an OIC summit in 1993 to discuss providing weapons for Bosnia and worked with other countries at the UN to support Bosnia.[123]

Awards and honours

See the main article: List of awards and honours received by Mahathir Mohamad

Bibliography

Books

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Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese:「NO」と言えるアジア
  2. ↑ In collaboration with Shintaro Ishihara
  3. ↑ This book was the BM version of his best-selling memoir, A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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More reading

  • Morais, J. Victor (1982). Mahathir: A Profile in Courage. Eastern Universities Press. OCLC 8687329.
  • Sankaran, Ramanathan; Mohd Hamdan Adnan, Mohd. Hamdan (1988). Malaysia's 1986 General Election: the Urban-Rural Dichotomy. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISBN 978-981-3035-12-6.

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