US EditionMalaysia's Former Leader Mahathir Mohamad Turns 100 without Slowing Down
MALAYSIA, JUL 09 – Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy with a 6-7% annual growth and led for 24 years across two terms, remaining active in politics and public discourse at 100.
- Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former prime minister, turned 100 years old on Thursday, July 10, 2025, marking the milestone quietly at his Putrajaya office.
- He reached this milestone following a lengthy political career that included two separate periods leading the country as prime minister—first for over two decades starting in the early 1980s, and then again from 2018 to 2020—returning at age 92 to head an opposition coalition to a landmark electoral triumph.
- On his 100th birthday, Mahathir held a special live podcast reflecting on Malaysia's history, voiced solidarity with Palestine, spoke on China's rise, and met well-wishers with a small cake and birthday song at his office.
- He described turning 100 as "quite frightening," attributed his longevity to staying mentally and physically active without smoking or overeating, and emphasized, "OK, back to work!" as his discipline.
- Mahathir's continued activity at this age demonstrates his determination to function, suggesting that keeping busy and caring for his health supports his longevity despite a history of heart disease and two bypass surgeries.
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