Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Reveals Long Life Secrets In Today's Memory, November 4, 2019

Mahathir Mohamad, who was once the Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1981-2003 and 2018-2020. (Wikimedia Commons)

JAKARTA Memories of today, six years ago, November 4, 2019, the Prime Minister (PM) of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad revealed the secret of longevity. He emphasized that the long life gained came from the assessment of adopting a healthy lifestyle: exercise, active thinking, and healthy food.

Previously, Mahathir's existence as a Malaysian political figure was irreplaceable. He is again the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 92 years. Mahathir's presence was greeted with joy. However, not a few are curious about Mahathir's long life.

Mahathir is not new to Malaysia's political world. He is like a living legend. No Malaysian people do not know his role. He became one of the proposers so that the Malay language was used as Malayan (Malaysia) official language.

Mahathir then became active in politics through a political machine, UMNO. The party became his political vehicle as a politician. His career was even more brilliant because he managed to win the hearts of the Malaysian people. This condition was because Mahathir was transformed into a symbol of the power of the Malays.

Mahathir later became Malaysian PM from 1981. His leadership was brilliant. He was able to bring Malaysia free from the 1990s crisis. He is known as an important figure from the many major developments in Malaysia. Take for example the development of the City of Putrajaya.

The city is not just an ordinary city. However, Putrajaya became the second capital of Malaysia to accompany Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur became the capital of the economy. Putrajaya became the capital of government. Mahathir's career as Malaysian PM ended in 2004.

In particular, this condition did not make Mahathir truly retire from politics. Mahathir actually continues to actively think about the fate of the Malaysian people. He even actively took to the streets when there was injustice. He stood with the community against the tyranny of power that was not pro-people.

Recently, the Malaysian people have missed Mahathir's leadership. As a result, the Malaysian people have again smoothed Mahathir's steps to become Malaysian PM for the second term on May 9, 2018. The Malaysian people rejoiced.

They don't really mind Mahathir's 92 years old. Mahathir is considered a charismatic leader who has sharp thoughts and defends the people. Then congratulations came to him.

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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.

Mahathir enjoys his role as Malaysian PM. He tried to formulate pro-people policies. However, the Malaysian people have recently been curious about Mahathir's long-lived secrets. They also couldn't stop thinking about how Mahathir, who had reached his old age, remained active and sharp in thinking.

The curiosity of all Malaysian people then reached Mahathir's ears. The Malaysian PM then leaked the secret of a long life on November 4, 2019.

Mahathir emphasized that he was used to adopting a healthy lifestyle. He called discipline in choosing healthy foods an important part of his life. He also often adds physical sports activities and often sharpens the mind with discussion or debate.

A series of activities made Mahathir not have severe health problems. The proof is that Mahathir is still active at an aging age.

Don't eat fatty foods, too much carbohydrates and sugar. You have to be active, your body and muscle exercises must be used or will become weaker. Active means (using) the whole system and using the brain to talk to argue.

"All of this will activate the brain so it will function properly. If you don't do it, especially after you retire, and you tend to rest and sleep, your brain and body will lose their capacity, and the organs will worsen," Mahathir said as quoted by the Indonesian CNN page, November 4, 2019.