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Early life and education Mahathir's birthplace in Alor Setar Mahathir was born at his parents' home in a poor neighbourhood at Lorong Kilang Ais, Alor Setar, in the capital of the Malay sultanate of Kedah under a British protectorate, on 10 July 1925. Mahathir's mother, Wan Tempawan Wan Hanapi, was a Malay of Kedah. His father, Mohamad Iskandar, was from Penang of Malay and Indian descent ...
21 hours ago · JULY 8 — Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad recently expressed concerns about the division among the Malays. According to him, the unity of the Malay community weakened under the leadership of his successors. During his 22-year tenure, the Malays largely supported the United Malays National Organisation (Umno).
At the age of 97, Mahathir Mohamad is a name that has dominated Malaysian politics for decades. Mr Mahathir first served as the country's prime minister for 22 years, from 1981 to...
Feb 21, 2024 · PETALING JAYA – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is conscious and not in critical condition, says his close aide, rejecting claims on social media.
Apr 2, 2014 · Mahathir Mohamad was the fourth prime minister of Malaysia, holding office from 1981 to 2003. He improved the economy and was a champion of developing nations.
Jan 22, 2022 · Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital in Kuala Lumpur just a week after undergoing a minor operation. Key points: The 96-year-old is in the cardiac care unit at the National Heart Institute. Last week he underwent what was described as a successful elective medical procedure.
Jun 13, 2024 · Mahathir bin Mohamad (born July 10, 1925, Alor Setar, Kedah [Malaysia]) is a Malaysian politician who served as prime minister of Malaysia (1981–2003; 2018–20), overseeing the country’s transition to an industrialized nation.
