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 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Georgia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 3,663 | $17,000 | 16$ |
| Iran | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 75,943 | $610,000 | 552$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 9.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 72,999 | $170,000 | 309$ |
| Totals | 3 | 128,204,609 | 152,605 | $797,000 | 877$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iran:
Mahathir Mohamad describes his childhood schooling as a 'luxurious event' and transformed his country from a weak economy to a leading industrial nation.
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Georgia:
Mahathir Mohamad arrested his deputy Anwar on dirty charges.
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Iraq:
Mahathir Mohamad is known for his role in modernizing Malaysia and his humble approach to leadership.
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United Kingdom:
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said provisions in the agreement amounted to 'handing over' the country’s independence.
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United Kingdom:
Mahathir Mohamad was the former Prime Minister of Malaysia and Anwar Ibrahim's political mentor and later rival.
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Bangladesh:
Mahathir Mohamad is known as the architect of modern Malaysia and has contributed significantly to the country's development.
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Switzerland:
Mahathir is mentioned as a counter-movement to 'western orientalism'.
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Thailand:
Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister, has called for Anwar to resign to allow the opposition to organize a rally against him.
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Australia:
Then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said foreigners would not be granted visas to live there, further dampening demand.
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Pakistan:
Mahathir Mohamad, the former prime minister, joined the rally and accused Anwar of misusing his position to prosecute political rivals.
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