Mahathir Mohamad Turns 100 and Shares Secret of Long Life
Malaysia, 13 July – (www.deccanlive.com): Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a long journey filled with life’s ups and downs.
Even at the age of 100, Mahathir still leads an active and energetic life, and continues to be an inspiration for many.
He celebrated his birthday with his family, cut a cake, and received warm wishes. After the celebration, he put on his traditional safari suit and went to his office to work as usual.
In a special live podcast for his birthday, Mahathir talked about his life experiences and reflected on the secret to his long life.
He said that if a person is lucky enough to avoid deadly diseases, they can live a long life. He also gave advice for staying healthy:
- Eat less,
- Do light exercise,
- Keep reading and writing,
- Talk to people, and
- Keep your brain active through discussions.
Mahathir said that staying mentally and physically active is the real secret to a long and productive life.
He gave credit for his good health and long life to his 98-year-old wife, Siti Hasmah, calling her his best friend and saying she has always supported him in everything.
In the podcast, he also expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and strongly criticized Israel’s aggressive policies.
He also spoke about the rise and fall of China and its growing influence in the region.
Later in the day, Mahathir met with well-wishers at his office. His assistant, Sufi Yusof, said that there was no grand celebration, only a small cake cutting and birthday wishes from the office staff.
