What is mahathir muhammed?

Mahathir Mohamad is a Malaysian politician who served as the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was born on July 10, 1925 in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. He first served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003, and then again from 2018 to 2020.

Mahathir began his career as a doctor before entering politics. He became a member of parliament in 1964 and held various Cabinet positions before being appointed Prime Minister in 1981. During his first tenure as Prime Minister, he implemented various economic policies and development programs that helped modernize Malaysia and turn it into a major economic power in Southeast Asia.

He retired from politics in 2003, but made a comeback in 2018 to challenge the incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak amid a corruption scandal. Mahathir's party, Pakatan Harapan, won the 2018 general election and he became Prime Minister again at the age of 92. However, he resigned from the position in 2020 amid political infighting and a power struggle with his designated successor.

Throughout his career, Mahathir has been known for his strong leadership and outspoken nature. He has also been criticized for his authoritarian tendencies and for allegedly suppressing dissent and opposition during his first tenure as Prime Minister. Nonetheless, he remains a popular and influential figure in Malaysia and the wider region.