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Mahathir bin Mohamad (Jawi: محاضر بن محمد; [1] IPA: [mahaðɪ(r) bɪn mohamad]; born 10 July 1925) is a Malaysian politician, author, and physician who served as the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held office from 1981 to 2003 and later from 2018 to 2020 for a cumulative total of 24 years, making him the country's ...
This is a comprehensive list of awards, honours and recognitions received by Mahathir Mohamad, the 4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia.He has been internationally and domestically acknowledged for his contributions to Malaysia's development, leadership, and global influence, earning numerous accolades throughout his career.
The prime minister of Malaysia (Malay: Perdana Menteri Malaysia; Jawi: ڤردان منتري مليسيا ) is the head of government of Malaysia. The prime minister directs the executive branch of the federal government. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints the prime minister as a member of Parliament (MP) who, in his opinion, is most likely ...
Prior to the election, Mahathir led (as Prime Minister) the third Mahathir cabinet, a coalition government that consisted of members of the component parties of Barisan Nasional. It was the 12th cabinet of Malaysia formed since independence. This is a list of the members of the fourth cabinet of the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir ...
Under his leadership, Malaysia saw rapid industrialization, with a shift from an agricultural economy to one centered on manufacturing and services. The first premiership of Mahathir Mohamad began on 16 July 1981, when he was appointed the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Mahathir Mohamad became the fourth Malaysian prime minister. 18 July – Tun Musa Hitam was appointed Deputy Prime Minister. 23 July – Work Minister S. Samy Vellu announced that the Penang Bridge , Penang would be constructed using the cable-stayed concrete girder method of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge instead of the steel-tied arch ...
Mahathir Mohamad, the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, formed the first Mahathir cabinet in 1981 after being invited by Tuanku Ahmad Shah to form a new government. It was the 9th cabinet of Malaysia formed since independence. [1] [2]
Prior to the election, Mahathir led (as Prime Minister) the fourth Mahathir cabinet, a coalition government that consisted of members of the component parties of Barisan Nasional. It was the 13th cabinet of Malaysia formed since independence. This is a list of the members of the fifth cabinet of the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir ...