Background
Mohammed, Mahathir bin was born on December 20, 1925 in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.
In this April 23, 1982, file photo, then Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad raises his hands in triumph as his deputy Musa Hitam, left, places a sash on him in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mohamad led the ruling National Front to a landslide victory in general elections. Malaysia’s former strongman Mahathir has returned to the political ring, coming out of retirement after 15 years to unite an opposition that’s seeking to end his former party’s 60-year hold on power.
Order of the Defender of the Realm
Order of Kinabalu
Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipradana
Order for Merits for Poland. The Grand Cross (Ist Class of an Order) The Highest Civilian Order in Poland for foreign citizens. Official Pattern
Order of Friendship
Order of the Liberator
Mahathir Mohamad enrolled to study medicine at the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore (now part of National University of Singapore)
In this April 23, 1982, file photo, then Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad raises his hands in triumph as his deputy Musa Hitam, left, places a sash on him in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mohamad led the ruling National Front to a landslide victory in general elections. Malaysia’s former strongman Mahathir has returned to the political ring, coming out of retirement after 15 years to unite an opposition that’s seeking to end his former party’s 60-year hold on power.
Mahathir Mohamad smiles during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, May 10, 2018
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Tun Hussein Onn (L), greets his successor Mahathir Mohamad in 1981.
Mahathir Mohamad arrives to the nea administrative capital for his first working day in Putrajaya, south of Kuala Lumpur on June 21, 1991.
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (R) and Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (L) in Parliament on October 12, 1998.
Mahathir addressing the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2003
Mahathir with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2003
Mahathir at National Day celebrations in August 2007
Mahathir meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 2018
Alma mater: University of Malaya
Mohammed, Mahathir bin was born on December 20, 1925 in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.
Student, Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Setar, Malaysia Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, King Edward VII College Medicine, Singapore, 1952; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1967.
Medical officer, Malaysian Government Svc. private practice, 1957-1972; Malaysian representative to United Nations, 1963; member parliament for Kota Setar, Government of Malaysia, 1964-1969; member supreme county, United Malays National Organisation, 1965-1969; vice president, United Malays National Organisation, 1975-1978; president, United Malays National Organisation, since 1981; senator, Government of Malaysia, 1973-1976; member parliament for Kubang Pasu, Government of Malaysia, 1974-1990; minister education, Government of Malaysia, 1974-1981; deputy prime minister, minister trade and industry, Government of Malaysia, 1978-1981; prime minister, minister home affairs, Government of Malaysia, since 1981. Former chairman Higher Education Council, National University Council.
Physical Characteristics:
He stands around 5ft 9in, give or take an inch. That's quite a good height for an Asian and perhaps above average for a Malaysian. It's important for a national leader to be tall - height does give one a certain stature. Dr Mahathir is able to shine in the international arena because of his intellect plus good looks and stature. This also enables him to project a certain personality - one that is dignified and respected.
Dr Mahathir is also a neat and tidy person. The man also dresses well.
Married; 5 children.