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Y.A.Bhg. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, is a prominent politician, statesman and a leader of international stature, well-known for his constructive and, at times controversial ideas and firm in propagating his opinions and thoughts. He was born on 20th December, 1925 in Seberang Perak, Alor Setar, Kedah. He obtained his early education at the Seberang Perak Boys' School and his secondary education at the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, both in Alor Setar. He passed his Senior Cambridge with flying colours in 1945. In 1947, he continued his studies at the King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore. He obtained his medical degree (MBBS) in 1962. Career Summary:
Involvements in Politics:
In the field of international relations, he was able to attract the attention of the world, especially the United Nations. Through his speeches at the United Nations, his criticisms of Western countries and major world powers, he has astounded many parties in his boldness in putting forward his views and his visions about world order. He has become the foremost leader from the Third World countries and is being looked up upon by his fellow peers. Involvements at the International Front:
In order to achieve the status of a developed country, Tun Dr. Mahathir has conceptualized VISION 2020, where by the year 2020 Malaysia is expected to be a fully developed country. He has called upon the entire citizens of Malaysia to work harder and prepare themselves to really achieve THAT VISION. In the late 1990s, Tun Dr. Mahathir has taken steps to enable Malaysia to face the future by establishing the MULTIMEDIA SUPER CORRIDOR (MSC), which emphasizes 'Information Technology"(IT) as very important asset for the country in the new millennium. During his schooling days, Tun Dr. Mahathir had great interest in writing. He used to be the editor of the Darulaman magazine, published by the Sultan Abdul Hamid Collage. While studying at the University, he was the editor of the magazine published by the Medical College of Singapore. Among his works are 'The Monetary Crisis of Malaysia: How and Why It Happened', 'A New Deal for Asia' , 'The Way Forward' 'The Voice of Asia: Two Leaders Discuss The Coming Century' , 'The Malaysian System of Government' , 'Memerangi Kemiskinan : Peladang, Penternak dan Nelayan' , ' Regionalism, Globalism and Spheres of Influence' , 'The Challenge' , 'Guide for Small Businessmen' , 'Malay Dilemma' , 'Warisan Kepimpinan' and 'Menghadapi Cabaran'. In appreciation of his immense contributions, Tun Dr. Mahathir received countless awards from within the country and internationally.Click to preview. His contributions to religion, people and nation are immense in
propelling Malaysia to become a dynamic, modern and progressive
nation. His fortitude as the nation's main pillar for two decades
is an achievement that makes us very proud.
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the field of national development, it was obvious that Tun Dr. Mahathir
created a paradigm shift in the structure of the economic system
in Malaysia. From a country that depended so much on self-subsistence
agriculture, cultivation of rubber and tin mining, Malaysia has
been transformed into a vibrant economic based on trading and industrialization.
Dr. Mahathir introduced heavy and high technology industries that
have become developed and competitive. He has also initiated several
changes in the administrative system of the country, by introducing
several policies which, among others, include the Look East Policy
by emulating the good qualities of the East Asian countries, the
'Clean, Efficient and Trustworthy' policy, 'Leadership By Example'
policy, and instilling 'Islamic Values in Administration' policy
which would make the government machinery more efficient, of higher
quality and more competitive. The implementation of such policies
has resulted in the Malaysian Civil Service being one of the best
in the world.
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