Mahathir Mohamad
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Mahathir Mohamad
Summary
Mahathir Mohamad is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alor Setar[2]. He worked as a politician[3], physician[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], and head of government[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,341 views/month, #5,638 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Mahathir Mohamad's place of birth was Alor Setar[2].
- Mahathir Mohamad's father was Mohamad Iskandar[9].
- Mahathir Mohamad's mother was Wan Tempawan Wan Hanapi[10].
- Mahathir Mohamad was married to Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali[11].
- A child of Mahathir Mohamad was Marina Mahathir[12].
- A child of Mahathir Mohamad was Mokhzani Mahathir[13].
- A child of Mahathir Mohamad was Mukhriz Mahathir[14].
- A child of Mahathir Mohamad was Mirzan Mahathir[15].
- A child of Mahathir Mohamad was Melinda Mahathir[16].
- A child of Mahathir Mohamad was Mazhar Mahathir[17].
- Mahathir Mohamad held citizenship in Malaysia[18].
- Mahathir Mohamad held citizenship in British Malaya[19].
- Malay was Mahathir Mohamad's native language[20].
- Mahathir Mohamad's professions included politician[3].
- Mahathir Mohamad worked as a physician[4].
- Mahathir Mohamad worked as a writer[5].
- Mahathir Mohamad worked as an autobiographer[6].
- Mahathir Mohamad worked as a head of government[7].
- Mahathir Mohamad held the position of Member of the Dewan Rakyat[21].
- Mahathir Mohamad was educated at National University of Singapore[22].
- Mahathir Mohamad's education included a stint at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine[23].
- Mahathir Mohamad received the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[24].
- Mahathir Mohamad received the Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[25].
- Mahathir Mohamad received the King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[26].
- Mahathir Mohamad received the Commander of the National Order of the Cedar[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Mahathir Mohamad was born in Alor Setar[2]. His father was Mohamad Iskandar[9]. His mother was Wan Tempawan Wan Hanapi[10]. Malay was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at National University of Singapore[22], an autonomous university[28], in Singapore[29], founded in 1905[30] and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine[23], a medical school[31], in Singapore[32], founded in 1905[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[3], physician[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], and head of government[7]. Mahathir Mohamad held the position of Member of the Dewan Rakyat[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[24], an award[34], in India[35], founded in 1965[36]; Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[25], a human rights award[37], in Libya[38], founded in 1988[39]; King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[26], an award[40], in Saudi Arabia[41], founded in 1979[42]; Commander of the National Order of the Cedar[27], a grade of an order[43], in Lebanon[44], founded in 1936[45]; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers[46], a grade of an order[47], in Japan[48], founded in 2003[49]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope[50], a grade of an order[51], in South Africa[52], founded in 1973[53].
Personal Life
Mahathir Mohamad was married to Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali[11]. Children include Marina Mahathir[12], a journalist[54], b. 1957[55], of Malaysia[56], awarded the Asia's Most Influential Malaysia[57]; Mokhzani Mahathir[13], a politician[58], b. 1961[59], of Malaysia[60]; Mukhriz Mahathir[14], a politician[61], b. 1964[62], of Malaysia[63]; Mirzan Mahathir[15], a businessperson[64], b. 1961[65]; Melinda Mahathir[16]; and Mazhar Mahathir[17]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[66]. He was affiliated with the Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia[67].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mahathir Mohamad include Mahathir Science Award[68], a science award[69], in Malaysia[70], founded in 2004[71].
Why It Matters
Mahathir Mohamad ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,341 views/month, #5,638 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 149 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Works attributed to him include The Malay Dilemma[74], a literary work[75]. Entities named for him include Mahathir Science Award[68], a science award[69], in Malaysia[70], founded in 2004[71].
FAQs
Where was Mahathir Mohamad born?
Born in Alor Setar[2], Mahathir Mohamad…
Who were Mahathir Mohamad's parents?
Mahathir Mohamad's father was Mohamad Iskandar[9]. Mahathir Mohamad's mother was Wan Tempawan Wan Hanapi[10].
Who was Mahathir Mohamad married to?
Mahathir Mohamad's spouses include Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali[11].
What did Mahathir Mohamad do for work?
Mahathir Mohamad worked as politician[3], physician[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], and head of government[7].
Where did Mahathir Mohamad go to school?
Mahathir Mohamad was educated at National University of Singapore[22] and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine[23].
What awards did Mahathir Mohamad receive?
Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[24], Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[25], King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[26], and Commander of the National Order of the Cedar[27].