‘I didn’t make an effort to live this long’: Malaysia’s former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100
Summary
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad turned 100 years old and remains active in politics and public life. He celebrated his birthday by working and sharing thoughts on his past leadership and personal health practices.Key Facts
- Mahathir Mohamad turned 100 years old on Thursday.
- He served as Malaysia's Prime Minister twice, from 1981 to 2003 and from 2018 to 2020.
- He is Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister.
- On his birthday, he continued his work at his office.
- Mahathir attributed his long life to avoiding smoking and overeating and staying mentally active.
- He has experienced heart disease and had two heart bypass surgeries.
- Mahathir is known for transforming Malaysia's economy and holding strong political control during his tenure.
- After retirement, he returned to politics, winning an election at the age of 92.
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