As the former head of Barisan Nasional, Mahathir served 22 years as the country's leader before retiring in 2003.
A former physician, known as "Dr. M" by the public, he joined the United Malays National Organization (UNMO) in 1946, just over a decade before the country won its independence from the UK. UNMO became the dominant party in the Barisan coalition.
He was first elected prime minister in 1981, serving until October 2003, when he stepped aside for his anointed successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
In retirement, Mahathir was a constant critic of Abdullah, though his barbs were nothing compared to his subsequent attacks on Najib.
During his decades in power, Mahathir ruled as a strongman leader and frequently used the draconian Internal Security Act to go after critics and enemies.
Indeed, many of the problems with Malaysian politics criticized by Mahathir and his allies in their campaign against Najib were put in place by the former leader, according to Yang Razali Kassim, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
"It is ironic that the man who crushed the opposition while in power has remade himself in retirement as the de facto leader of what in essence is a citizens' revolt," he said ahead of the vote.
May 30, 2018
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: Malaysia's comeback Prime Minister
Malaysians woke Thursday to the shocking news that former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad had kicked his one-time protege, Najib Razak, out of office, ending six decades of dominance by the ruling coalition.
Making things more confusing for outsiders is the fact Mahathir himself was responsible for much of that dominance, as strongman leader of the Barisan Nasional coalition during his 22 years in power from 1981 to 2003.
At 92, when sworn in Mahathir will be the world's oldest leader, 21 years older than US President Donald Trump, twice the age of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
As the former head of Barisan Nasional, Mahathir served 22 years as the country's leader before retiring in 2003.
A former physician, known as "Dr. M" by the public, he joined the United Malays National Organization (UNMO) in 1946, just over a decade before the country won its independence from the UK. UNMO became the dominant party in the Barisan coalition.
He was first elected prime minister in 1981, serving until October 2003, when he stepped aside for his anointed successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
In retirement, Mahathir was a constant critic of Abdullah, though his barbs were nothing compared to his subsequent attacks on Najib.
During his decades in power, Mahathir ruled as a strongman leader and frequently used the draconian Internal Security Act to go after critics and enemies.
Indeed, many of the problems with Malaysian politics criticized by Mahathir and his allies in their campaign against Najib were put in place by the former leader, according to Yang Razali Kassim, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
"It is ironic that the man who crushed the opposition while in power has remade himself in retirement as the de facto leader of what in essence is a citizens' revolt," he said ahead of the vote.
As the former head of Barisan Nasional, Mahathir served 22 years as the country's leader before retiring in 2003.
A former physician, known as "Dr. M" by the public, he joined the United Malays National Organization (UNMO) in 1946, just over a decade before the country won its independence from the UK. UNMO became the dominant party in the Barisan coalition.
He was first elected prime minister in 1981, serving until October 2003, when he stepped aside for his anointed successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
In retirement, Mahathir was a constant critic of Abdullah, though his barbs were nothing compared to his subsequent attacks on Najib.
During his decades in power, Mahathir ruled as a strongman leader and frequently used the draconian Internal Security Act to go after critics and enemies.
Indeed, many of the problems with Malaysian politics criticized by Mahathir and his allies in their campaign against Najib were put in place by the former leader, according to Yang Razali Kassim, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
"It is ironic that the man who crushed the opposition while in power has remade himself in retirement as the de facto leader of what in essence is a citizens' revolt," he said ahead of the vote.
April 24, 2018
Happy 40th Birthday Mama
Throughout #ourlife, you have always been the strength that holds us up. #weloveyouMama
#HappyBirthdayMama
#Fawwaz #Fayaaz #Fayyad #Athalia #Atta
April 03, 2018
Happy 13th birthday Adham Fawwaz Shah
Whenever you feel like you have something to share, just remember that Mama is there for u to lay your heart. Whenever you feel that life is being unfair, just remember that Atta will always care. Whenever you face problems that you can’t bear, just remember that Atta - Mama - Thambi and Athalia will always be there for U.
It is time to get little wild. You have officially become a teenager...
Happy birthday to the #Coolest and #Funkiest teenager inhouse.
March 12, 2018
Happy 8th birthday Fayyad Boy
Eight years back, you came into our life and made everything better. EIGHT! That's means you're Extraordinary, Impressive, Great, Hip and Terrific....You were our charming boy
Happy 8th birthday!
January 03, 2018
Begin 2018
October 30, 2017
Kuala Lumpur Sea Games 2017 Torch Run
Di sini lahirnya sebuah cinta!!
Priceless moments.We made history on ourself at Sea Games 2017 KL Torch Run.
Specially dedicated this run to our kids.
#Fawwaz #Fayaaz #Fayyad #Athalia and #SuperStrikers
Thanks to KBS Titiwangsa.
#BangkitBersama
#LarianObor2017
#SeaGames2017KL
#TeamMAS
#Negaraku
#KamiTitiwangsa
Team Lead Lionsin Officer for Contigents Indonesia 9TH ASEAN PARA GAMES 2017
#Talent wins games, but #Teamwork and #Intelligence win championships....
#mychampionshipteam
#LOTeamIND
#kl2017🇲🇾 #paragames2017
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