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Mahathir then left the office.
After His Second Term (2020–Present)
Even after stepping down again, Mahathir remained active. In 1947, he wrote an article about Malay women's freedom. After this, he said he would focus on writing about Malaysian history.
In 2023, Mahathir left PEJUANG and joined another party, Putra.
He quickly made changes. He argued that linking palm oil production to deforestation was unfair.
Personal Life
I don't smoke, I don't drink, and I don't overeat. Mahathir became Malaysia's seventh Prime Minister. Mahathir was the first Prime Minister of Malaysia not from a royal or very famous family.
He grew up with many siblings.
He wanted Malaysia to trade with more nations, not just the usual ones. He visited Japan and Indonesia to ensure good ties. During this time, he introduced a new school curriculum.
In 1976, Mahathir was chosen as the Deputy Prime Minister. Because of his important role, he is known as the "Father of Modernisation" in Malaysia. It opened in 1998.
He met with leaders like Ronald Reagan and Vladimir Putin. He managed to keep his position.
He also started a campaign to unite Malays. Mahathir openly criticized the government and was removed from his party, UMNO.
After leaving UMNO, Mahathir wrote a book called The Malay Dilemma. In 1969, Mahathir lost his parliamentary seat. He wanted the government and private businesses to work together. As a child, Mahathir enjoyed games like snakes and ladders.
Malaysia also worked with Indonesia to find solutions. He then became the Minister for Education.