The Brightest Islam

Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad (Jawi: محضير بن محمد; IPA: [maˈhaðɪr bɪn moˈhamad]; born 10 July 1925)[1] is a Malaysian physician, author, and politician who is currently the Prime Minister of Malaysia. He previously served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003, making him the office's longest-serving holder. He is the chairman of the Pakatan Harapan coalition,[2] as well as a member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Langkawi constituency in the state of Kedah. Mahathir's political career has spanned more than 70 years since he first joined a newly formed United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in 1946; he formed his own party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Malaysian United Indigenous Party), in 2016.[3][4] Born and raised in Alor Setar, Kedah, Mahathir excelled at school and became a medical doctor. He became active in the UMNO before entering Parliament in 1964. He served one term before losing his seat, subsequently falling out with Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman...