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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended birthday wishes to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who turns 100 today, 10 July
In a Facebook post, Anwar tagged the former premier and shared the message from both himself and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Here is the full message:
"Happy 100th birthday to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
"Azizah and I sincerely pray that Tun continues to be blessed with well-being, peace of mind, and physical strength in living a meaningful life.
"Your healthy lifestyle and unwavering dedication remain an inspiration to a nation that is growing older, yet still full of hope.
"May Allah SWT continue to bless Tun, God willing."
Anwar included this photo of Dr Mahathir in his birthday message.
Image via Anwar Ibrahim (Facebook)Dr Mahathir was born in Alor Setar, Kedah on 10 July 1925
He was the youngest of nine siblings and the only politician to have served the nation twice as prime minister.
Known as the Father of Modernisation, he established Malaysia's first national car brand, Proton, and spearheaded major infrastructure projects such as the PETRONAS Twin Towers, KL Tower, KLIA, and Putrajaya.
Dr Mahathir now serves as an adviser to the PAS-led state governments of Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis, and continues to be a polarising figure in Malaysian politics, reported FMT.
He and his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, 98, have seven children: Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz, Maizura, and Mazhar.
Despite today's birthday message, Dr Mahathir and Anwar have often clashed publicly, trading barbs over issues such as the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government, the lack of meaningful reforms, and allegations of corruption and cronyism during Dr Mahathir's leadership.
