Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir Mohamad is a Malaysian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for two non-consecutive terms, first from 1981 to 2003 and then from 2018 to 2020. He is known for his economic policies that transformed Malaysia into a newly industrialized nation. Mahathir is also recognized for his strong leadership style and his role in various political reforms. His return to power in 2018 was marked by a coalition that ended a long-standing rule, highlighting his enduring influence in Malaysian politics.
Born on Jul 10, 1925 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 7 | 6.57 | 1.25% | +20% | 32,365,999 | 485,490 | $364,000 | 5,460$ |
| Australia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 29,449 | $1,380,000 | 1,594$ |
| Japan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 64,893 | $5,000,000 | 2,565$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 231,407 | $1,119,000 | 947$ |
| Totals | 11 | 457,865,959 | 811,239 | $7,863,000 | 10,566$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Malaysia:
Khairy declined to comment on the efforts of Mahathir Mohamad to establish a secretariat for the Malay community.
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Malaysia:
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad stated that the initiative aims to restore the political strength and position of the Malay people in the country.
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Malaysia:
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad emphasized that no one has absolute immunity, including kings, according to the country's legal system.
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Malaysia:
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad emphasized that the explanation from the Attorney General's Department serves as clear evidence that he followed all legal procedures in granting a full pardon to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in 2018.
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Indonesia:
Mahathir Mohamad inaugurated the representative office of Malaysia's national oil company, Petronas, in Jakarta.
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Malaysia:
Mahathir Mohamad claimed that the pardon process for Anwar was invalid and should be taken seriously due to constitutional interests.
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Australia:
Mahathir Mohamad is Malaysia’s long-serving ex-PM still on the speaking circuit.
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Malaysia:
Mahathir Mohamad emphasized the relevance of the Look East Policy during his visit to Japan.
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Australia:
Mahathir Mohamad was mentioned as part of a bro-squad of former leaders at the conference.
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Malaysia:
Mahathir Mohamad commented on the impact of tariffs imposed by the United States on its own economy.
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