TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad - the nation's longest serving prime minister turned 99 today.
Dr Mahathir was born on July 10, 1925 and had served twice as the nation's prime minister, reported the New Straits Times.
He took office as the fourth prime minister from 1981 till 2003 at which time he was Umno president and also Barisan Nasional chairman.
He made a political comeback in the 14th general election and formed Bersatu along with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bersatu then became part of Pakatan Harapan ahead of the elections and Dr Mahathir led the opposition pact to power.
Mahathir then served as prime minister for a second time at the age of 93. He resigned from the post in 2020 following the Sheraton Move.
In a 2018 report by Quartz, Mahathir said his "secret" was keeping to a strict diet and avoiding overeating. Mahathir also said he exercises a lot and sleeps six hours a day. – July 10, 2024
