Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad was born on December 20, 1925. He is a retired Malaysian political figure and was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He is the one of famous leader Melayu people. He held the post for 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, and one of the longest-serving leaders in Asia. During his term in office, he was credited for engineering Malaysia’s rapid modernisation. Mahathir is also known for his criticisms towards western and developed countries.
During his administration, he was considered to be one of Asia’s most influential leaders. Mahathir is also noted in the Western world as an outspoken critic of Western-style globalization.
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