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Time magazine named Mahathir as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. [139] On 12 February 2019, Mahathir was conferred the PETRONAS SIC Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) Awards 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions and undying support towards Malaysian motorsports industry. [140]
After graduating in 1953, Mahathir spent 4 years as a government doctor in Penang (Penang General Hospital) and Kedah (Alor Setar General Hospital) before resigning to open his private practice, named "Maha Clinic", [29] while his wife worked as a government doctor for 25 years. Mahathir acquired the reputation of being a caring doctor, willing ...
The Mahathir Science Award is an award for outstanding contributions in science and technology that address issues related to the tropics. [1] [2] The Foundation was established 17 August 2004 in honour of the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad. [3] [4] It is presented by the Mahathir Science Award Foundation.
Mahathir then visited Turkish Aerospace Industries. [91] He was awarded with the Turkish Order of the Republic, making him the first Southeast Asia leader to receive the honour. [92] Mahathir was also conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Political Sciences and Public Administration by the Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. [93] [94] 11 ...
Mahathir also announced the disbandment of several government-linked agencies and institutions. [158] May 25 – Mahathir met with the ambassadors of Japan and Russia during courtesy calls at the Yayasan Albukhary building. [159] May 31 – Mahathir received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Perdana Putra. Modi arrived at 11:35am and was ...
Its Honorary President is the fourth & seventh prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The foundation also has a Board of Trustees, chaired by Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim, whose members are prominent figures in the banking, education and property sectors.
The Lifetime Achievement for National Literary Award was presented to Dr Khin Maung Nyunt. Other winners of literary awards were Linka Yi Kyaw, Maung Cheint, Maung Ni Win, Maung Khin Min (Danubyu), U Kyaw Than (Phekon), Min Shwe Min (Insein), Ye Tint, Ma Kyan, Pho Swe (Timber Enterprise) and U Saw Aung Hla Tun. [11]
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