He was prime minister of Malaysia for 22 years—from 1981 to 2003—and then he came back a few months ago at age 93: Mahathir Mohamad. His speech to the General Assembly of the United Nations as the world’s oldest leader inspired politicians around the world.
The elder statesman of the planet: Malaysia’s prime minister at 93
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