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Mahathir MohamadPrime Minister of Malaysia
Date of Birth: 20.12.1925
Country:  Malaysia |
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Premier of Malaysia
Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, graduated from Singapore's National University of Singapore with a medical degree in 1953. He practiced medicine for several years before entering politics in 1964 as a Member of Parliament.
Political Career
Mahathir held various government positions before becoming Prime Minister in 1981. During his tenure, Malaysia successfully weathered the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, unlike some of its neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
Diplomatic Ties
Mahathir made numerous visits to the USSR and later Russia. His last visit occurred two years prior to the text you provided, where he expressed interest in Russian military hardware, including the Su-27 fighter aircraft and hovercraft. In September 2001, he met with Russian President Putin to discuss the dynamic ties between the two nations.
Personal Life
Mahathir Mohamad was born on December 20, 1925, to a schoolteacher. He is married to Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, a physicist, and they have four sons and three daughters. One son and one daughter are adopted.
