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Mahathir Mohamad
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…
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2026· 17 entries
The Vibes: Tun M not automatically invited to National Day Celebrations, Secretariat says
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Newswav: Dr Mahathir was invited to Merdeka Celebration in 2022, records challenge government’s post-2018 protocol explanation
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TRP | The Rakyat Post: [Watch] Dr Mahathir, 101, Skips VIP Section, Sits With Public At Merdeka Parade
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The Guardian Nigeria News: Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigns
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“s contributions towards industrialising Singapore. He said that he does not view Lee”
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“s policies, particularly in foreign affairs, trade, and education, while also emphasizing Islam”
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“on the other hand, a lack of U.S. interest is also problematic. It creates the impression that Russia can act as it pleases.”
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Carz Automedia Malaysia: "RM100M Feels Like RM50M Now": Tun M Urges Malaysia To Buy Back Formula 1 Hosting Rights
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Paul Tan's Automotive News: Malaysia should host Formula 1 again – Tun Mahathir
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NST Online: Tun M backs F1 return to Sepang
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Newswav: Tun M and Dr Hasmah set historic centenarian milestone as former leader couple
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Newswav: Tun Dr Mahathir, Siti Hasmah create ASEAN record
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Public attention spiked: 10,084 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.5× the usual 1,186, with 6 article edits. Editors noted: Updated name pronunciation
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Public attention spiked: 10,084 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.1× the usual 1,108, with 6 article edits. Editors noted: Updated name pronunciation
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The New York Times: Mahathir Mohamad
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Image shows Mahathir Mohamad undergoing physiotherapy in hospital” False.
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2025· 2 entries
Bloomberg: Mahathir Mohamad: Trump Is ‘Against the Whole World’
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Yahoo: 'Quite frightening': Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 without slowing down
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2022· 3 entries
The Guardian: Malaysia’s 97-year-old former PM Mahathir Mohamad seeks re-election in his seat
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The Guardian: Mahathir Mohamad: 97-year-old Malaysian former leader to run for parliament
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For implementing many conservative and regressive policies
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2021· 1 entry
Awarded Asia's Most Influential Malaysia (2021).
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2020· 7 entries
The Guardian: Mahathir Mohamad says his remarks after French attack were taken out of context
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The Guardian: Mahathir Mohamad's 'abhorrent' comments on Nice terrorist attack condemned
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The Guardian: Mahathir Mohamad questions legitimacy of Malaysia's new PM
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The Guardian: Malaysia PM Mahathir resigns but is asked to stay as interim leader
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CNN: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigns
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CNBC: Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad submits resignation to the king
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Was accompanied by the NEP's replacement, the National Development Policy (NDP), under which some government programmes designed to benefit the bumiputera exclusively were opened up to other ethnicities
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2019· 6 entries
Claimed: ““Even before they examine, they already said Russia. And now they said they have proof. It is very difficult for us to accept that.”” — rated FALSE by VOA.
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Awarded Nishan-e-Pakistan (2019).
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Awarded Order of the Republic (2019).
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“baseless, unfair and unjustified”
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Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people
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“s citizens, which enabled their nation to achieve technological advancement within a few decades. In 2025, he said that China would overtake the United States and remain the world”
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2018· 9 entries
The Guardian: Australia's treasurer attacks Malaysian PM Mahathir for 'antisemitic' comments
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CNN: Mahathir Mohamad on Islam, politics and the love of his life
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The Guardian: 1MDB: Mahathir claims he has 'an almost perfect case' against former PM Najib
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Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers (2018).
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CNN: Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad is now the world’s oldest leader
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Career landmark: Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs chairman (2018–2020).
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“I will always value my stay in Singapore for nearly six years.”
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Malaysia (2018–2020).
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“Besok (9 Mei 2018) kita (rakyat Malaysia) akan memilih (dalam Pemilihan Umum Malaysia 2018). Itu tanggung jawab kita. Suara kami menentukan masa depan kami dan juga generasi selanjutnya. Hanya suara kami yang bisa menyelamatkan negara kami. Nasib buruk akan berlanjut untuk generasi mendatang jika pemerintah saat ini terus bertahan." Sumber: Detik.com”
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2016· 1 entry
Joining BERSATU and leading the Pakatan Harapan opposition coalition to victory in the 2018 general election
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2015· 2 entries
Published “Review on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Antibacterial Activity and Toxicity Mechanism” in Nano-Micro Letters — cited 3,958 times.
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Published “Review on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Antibacterial Activity and Toxicity Mechanism” in Nano-Micro Letters — cited 3,920 times.
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2008· 1 entry
“s development, and that ASEAN had lost the strong leadership of both Lee and Suharto of Indonesia, who had died in 2008. Some analysts observed that with Lee”
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2007· 1 entry
When Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor became the first Malaysian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft under an arrangement with Russia
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2005· 2 entries
Awarded honorary doctor of Waseda University (2005).
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Awarded Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights (2005).
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2004· 2 entries
Awarded honorary doctor of the Tsinghua University (2004).
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Awarded doctor honoris causa of Keiō University (2004).
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2003· 8 entries
Awarded Order of Friendship (2003).
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Awarded Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (2003).
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Awarded Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (2003).
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Awarded Royal Family Order of Kedah (2003).
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After 22 years in office, but remained politically influential and was critical of his successors
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Career landmark: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2003–2003).
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Believing that it is crucial for Malaysians to remain competitive in a fast-changing world
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Mahathir spoke to the Non-Aligned Movement in Kuala Lumpur, where he blamed Western nations and Israel for a global rise in terrorism
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2002· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2002).
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Announced that he would resign as prime minister, only for supporters to rush to the stage and convince him tearfully to remain
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2001· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Finance 2 (2001–2003).
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1998· 5 entries
Felt like "putting his head on the chopping block"
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US vice-president Al Gore gave a speech expressing sympathy for the Reformasi movement at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference hosted by Malaysia, infuriating Mahathir and other ministers
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Career landmark: Minister of Finance 2 (1998–1999).
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The dismissal of deputy Anwar Ibrahim sparked the Reformasi and became a major point of political debate in Malaysia
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Mahathir defied the IMF's recommendations and implemented bold measures to stabilize the economy
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1997· 7 entries
Awarded King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam (1997).
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Awarded Order of Mubarak the Great (1997).
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Awarded Order of José Martí (1997).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope (1997).
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Awarded Family Order of Laila Utama (1997).
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The Asian financial crisis threatened to devastate Malaysia's economy
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Mahathir officially named the Malaysian flag 'Jalur Gemilang' during the 40th Independence Day celebration
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1996· 3 entries
Awarded Commander of the Order of the Polar Star (1996).
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Awarded Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1996).
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Rising to RM15 billion by the time operations ceased in 1999
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1995· 4 entries
Awarded Order of Civil Merit (1995).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (1995).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru (1995).
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Mahathir visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and facilitated the establishment of a university modelled after MIT, leading to the founding of the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
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1993· 1 entry
Stated that Malaysia had "no problem with China" regarding the Spratlys, and in 1994, he welcomed China's proposal for joint exploration, opposing further internationalisation of the dispute
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1992· 1 entry
His childhood home in Alor Setar, named Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir Mohamad, was restored and opened to the public in 1992, showcasing personal memorabilia from his early life.
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1991· 4 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (1991).
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Awarded Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class (1991).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín (1991).
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Announced Vision 2020, under which Malaysia would aim to become a fully developed country within 30 years
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1990· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Liberator (1990).
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Allowed Mahathir to outline his economic vision for Malaysia
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1989· 1 entry
Awarded Royal Family Order of Johor (1989).
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1988· 3 entries
Awarded Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (1988).
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Led a delegation of three cabinet ministers on a discreet visit to Taiwan, which drew criticism from Beijing
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Contributing to the island's transformation into a major tourist destination
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1987· 5 entries
Awarded Star of the Republic of Indonesia (1987).
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Ordered the detention of numerous activists under Operation Lalang, and his administration was involved in the 1988 Malaysian constitutional crisis, which raised concerns about judicial independence
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Was elected as the president of the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
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Mahathir established the Langkawi Development Board and declared the island a duty-free zone
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Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, who had been demoted from Finance Minister to Trade and Industry Minister, challenged Mahathir for UMNO's presidency, and effectively the prime ministership
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1986· 3 entries
Winning 83 seats of the 84 seats it contested, leaving PAS with just one Member of Parliament (MP)
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Australians Kevin Barlow and Brian Chambers became the first Westerners executed under Malaysia's mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking, despite last-minute clemency appeals from Australia and the United Kingdom
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Career landmark: Minister of Home Affairs (1986–1999).
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1985· 1 entry
Mahathir visited China for the first time as prime minister, where he met Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, establishing a new level of trust that laid the foundation for Malaysia-China relations and set the stage for decade
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1984· 4 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali (1984).
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1988, and 1997, with two of these visits involving transit diplomacy at Taoyuan Airport
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Mahathir was re-elected unopposed as UMNO president for a second term
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During his first visit to the United States, Mahathir received a warm welcome
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1983· 6 entries
Awarded Order of Diplomatic Service Merit (1983).
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To resolve the tensions and end the policy
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At Stadium Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, encouraging leaders and civil servants to uphold integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour in order to inspire public trust and ensure that national objectives were achieved th
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Ardasier Reef and Mariveles Reef in 1986, and Investigator Shoal and Erica Reef in 1999
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Mahathir undertook one of the first challenges he had with Malaysia's royalty
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Mahathir launched an Anti-Drug Campaign, enacted the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act, and established Pusat Serenti as a rehabilitation centre for drug dependents
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1982· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu (1982).
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As a government-backed project to develop a domestic steel industry
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1981· 6 entries
Awarded Order of the White Elephant (1981).
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Awarded Order of Kinabalu (1981).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003).
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Career landmark: Minister of Defence (1981–1986).
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Career landmark: Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs chairman (1981–2003).
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Facing health issues and advancing age, Hussein Onn decided to step down, paving the way for Mahathir to take over
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1979· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the Crown of Johor (1979).
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1978· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister of International Trade and Industry (1978–1981).
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And announced plans to build a large rehabilitation centre on Pisang Island, Johor
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1977· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (1977).
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1976· 2 entries
Before being sworn in as prime minister in 1981
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Career landmark: Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (1976–1981).
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1975· 1 entry
Mahathir ran for one of the three vice-presidencies of UMNO
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1974· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Education (1974–1977).
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1972· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the Dewan Negara (1972–1974).
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1971· 1 entry
Mahathir announced his plan to rejoin UMNO, stating he would make a formal statement at an appropriate time; that same year, he also met Prime Minister Abdul Razak Hussein during a visit to Morib
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1968· 1 entry
Mahathir had expressed concern over escalating racial tensions in two newspaper articles, and feared preventative measures would be needed to avoid violence
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1965· 3 entries
“Kami (Pemerintah Malaysia) harus menghindari korupsi. Karena itu, kami bakal menindak siapapun yang melakukannya. Bahkan jika itu adalah pejabat tinggi." Sumber: Kompas.com”
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Mahathir stated in Parliament that Article 153 of the Federal Constitution, which grants special rights to Malays, was a source of shame for the community and would eventually be abolished
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“Jika kami (Pemerintah Malaysia) menutup mulut semua orang, tentunya bakal timbul ketidakadilan di negeri (Malaysia) ini." Sumber: Kompas.com”
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1964· 2 entries
And was elected as the federal parliamentarian for the Alor Setar-based seat of Kota Setar Selatan
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As the Member of Parliament for Kota Setar Selatan, serving until he lost his seat in 1969, subsequently falling out with Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and being expelled from UMNO
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1959· 1 entry
Was the chairman of the party in Kedah
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1956· 1 entry
Mahathir met his wife, Siti Hasmah, during their medical studies, and they married in 1956.
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1955· 1 entry
Mahathir was the island's first stationed doctor, witnessing its underdeveloped state—a memory that later influenced his efforts to transform it into a major tourist destination when he became prime minister
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1954· 1 entry
Was sent to Alor Setar General Hospital before being posted to government clinics in Langkawi, Jitra, and Perlis
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1953· 3 entries
From the University of Malaya, Mahathir began his housemanship at Penang General Hospital
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Studied at Universiti Malaya (1953).
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Studied at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (1947–1953).
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1947· 1 entry
Mahathir, writing under the pen name 'Che Det' in The Sunday Times, published an article titled Malay Women Make Their Own Freedom, in which he discussed the struggle of Malay women in the post-war period and stated, "It
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1946· 1 entry
Studied at Sultan Abdul Hamid College (1945–1946).
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1942· 1 entry
Studied at Sultan Abdul Hamid College (1933–1942).
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1925· 1 entry
Born 1925-07-10.
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