Happy birthday! Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 today

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is celebrating his 100th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Mahathir Mohamad has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 100th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mohamad, a cultural icon

Born Mahathir bin Mohamad in Alor Setar on July 10, 1925, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Malaysian history. Mohamad's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mahathir hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mahathir Mohamad as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 100.

Happy Birthday, Mahathir, you're the best!

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central