JAKARTA Memories of today, seven years ago, May 10, 2018, Mahathir Mohamad was re-inducted as Prime Minister (PM), Malaysia. The inauguration was greeted with joy. All state leaders in the world immediately congratulate Mahathir.
Previously, Mahathir was a big figure in the history of Malaysia's journey. He was hailed to be able to raise the status of the Malays in the neighboring country. He was then chosen as Prime Minister of Malaysia for the first time (PM Malaysia 4) in the 1981-2003 era. He launched major developments.
Mahathir Mohamad's work in Malaysia's political map is second to none. He often carries a message to prioritize the Malays. He became one of the proposers of the Malay language used as the official Malayan (Malaysia) language.
Recently Mahathir found his political machine, UMNO. The party became his vehicle in navigating the frenzy of Malaysian politics. His move as a politician was not easy. At first he struggled. He was fired from UMNO because he was noisy. However, come back.
His charisma was too great. He was able to win the hearts of the Malaysian people. This condition was seen when he was given the opportunity to lead Malaysia as PM from 1981. Mahathir's leadership received a lot of praise, many criticisms.
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Mahathir was able to restore the glory of the Malays. He was also able to promote big projects. Take the center of government of Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, to the Petronas Tower.
The projects, especially Putrajaya, have received opposition from many parties. They considered Mahathir too ambitious, especially since the project continued to run during the economic crisis. Mahathir did not stop. He continued to build until it was completed. As a result, Mahathir seemed to turn criticism into pride.
This neat and organized city is the culmination of PM Mahathir's achievement, a legacy after 18 years in power. The location of this new city has an important meaning for Mahathir. He is the one who helps change Malaysia from a country that relies on commodities palm oil, rubber, and tin.'
"Malaysia below has become one of the most diversified and dynamical economies in Asia. PM Mahathir has also inaugurated a long list of mega projects: among them the Kuala Lumpur international airport and the Petronas Tower," Thomas total wrote in his writing in The New York Times newspaper entitledMalaysia Shy About Cost as a Grand New City Rises (1999).
He resigned from the seat of Malaysian Prime Minister with pride in 2003. The Malaysian people considered it suitable to fill old age calmly. However, Mahathir actually surprisingly tried to run for Malaysian PM for the second time in 2018. Even though he was no longer young: 92 years old.
Mahathir's desire to return to power also got his way. The coalition of opposition he led in the 2018 Malaysian elections which took place on May 9, 2018, won. Mahathir was then elected as the oldest PM in the world. Mahathir was appointed 7th Malaysian PM at the Malaysian State Palace on May 10, 2018. Mahathir's victory brought many hopes. Mahathir was asked to be able to fight the thieves of people's money: corruptors.
Mahathir's inauguration was also greeted with great fanfare. all leaders from various countries, including Indonesia, congratulate Mahathir.
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"As a country, I believe that under the leadership of Mr. Mahathir, relations between our two nations will continue to improve. And I pray that Mr. Mahathir will continue to be given health to carry out the mandate of the Malaysian people," said President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) as quoted on the State Secretariat website, May 10, 2018.
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