MY IDOL

TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMAD 

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.He is a prime minister who i  very respected and pround because he is very dedicated during his reign. He also contributed significantly to the advancement of our country Malaysia, and the Malaysian flag at international level. His exemplary leadership attitude because he seemed so decisive, responsible, intelligent, and far-sighted. 

Synopsis

Mahathir Mohamad was born in 1925 in Alor Setar, Malaysia. He was a doctor before becoming a politician with the UMNO party, and ascended quickly from member of parliament to prime minister. During his 22 years in office, he grew the economy and was an activist for developing nations, but also imposed harsh restrictions on civil liberties. He resigned office in 2003.

                         

Early Life

Mahathir Mohamad was born on December 20, 1925, in Alor Setar, in the state of Kedah in northern Malaysia. His family was modest but stable, and his father was a respected teacher at an English language school. After finishing Islamic grammar schools and graduating from the local college, Mahathir attended medical school at the University of Malaya in Singapore. He was an army physician before forming a private practice at the age of 32.