Mahathir

Mahathir Mohamad is a Malaysian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, most notably from 1981 to 2003, making him the country's longest-serving prime minister.

Why it’s in the news: He is in the news due to his recent hospitalization following the death of his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.

Latest on Mahathir

• Former Malaysia PM Mahathir admitted to hospital for observation following wife’s passing
• Malaysia’s Mahathir in hospital for observation a day after wife’s death
• Malaysia's former PM Mahathir, 101, hospitalized after wife's death
• Singapore leaders offer condolences over death of Mahathir's wife
• Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100
• Mahathir and PAS demand Malay unity in Malaysia’s Johor poll

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