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Former Prime Minister of Malaysia
Government of Malaysia
un Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, began his career as a medical doctor after earning his MBBS from King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore in 1953. His medical background influenced his pragmatic leadership style, leading Malaysia through significant modernization and economic growth. His interdisciplinary approach exemplifies the integration of healthcare insights into national policy, resonating with the MSH Congress's focus on comprehensive health strategies.
YABhg. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad is Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, holding office from 1981 to 2003 and again from 2018 to 2020. He graduated with an MBBS from King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore in 1953 and began his career as a government medical officer before establishing a private practice in Alor Setar. His medical training instilled in him a diagnostic and problem-solving approach that influenced his leadership style. As Prime Minister, he spearheaded Malaysia’s transformation into a modern industrialized nation through policies like Vision 2020 and major infrastructure projects including the Multimedia Super Corridor and Putrajaya. His tenure was marked by significant economic growth and modernization efforts. Tun Dr. Mahathir's unique blend of medical and political expertise underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in national development, aligning with the MSH Congress's emphasis on holistic healthcare strategies.
Chairing this session.
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