LIST OF REFERENCES

1. Articles about Mahathir Mohamad(2013). The New York Times.
    http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/m/mahathir_mohamad/

2. Mahathir Mohamad Biography(2013). Bio True Story.
    http://www.biography.com/people/mahathir-mohamad-9395417

3. Mahathir Mohamad(2013). Wikipedia.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahathir_Mohamad

4. Mahathir Mohamad's Books(2013). Good Reads.
    http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/558864.Mahathir_Mohamad

5. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad(2012). Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia Official Website.
    http://www.pmo.gov.my/?menu=page&page=1647

6. PM mahu letak jawatan kerana sudah lama - Pak Lah(2002). Perhimpunan Agung Umno 2002.   http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/specialcoverage/umno2002/index.aspy=2002&dt=0622&pub=UMNO2002&sec=Berita&pg=be_36.htm

7. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad(2013).
    http://chedet.cc/

ENTRY 5: Current News About Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

A screenshot of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's current blog. 

It feels like only just a blink of an eye that Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has retired as Prime Minister of Malaysia, whereas he has already retired for almost 10 years now. But somehow he is still active and continues to work. Our former prime minister goes to his office each working day while on weekends, he delivers talks when invited to do so even though he almost reaching 88 years old as his date of birth is on July 10, 1925. Other than that, we all know that he loves writing so much and still he actively writes in his Che Det blog besides contributing articles to The New Straits Times and Utusan Malaysia. Even though he has been retiring for 10 years now, he is still active because he used to advice anyone who was retiring to continue to be active because once we retire and dont do anything, we will be susceptible to fall sick, when he was a practicing doctor. That is why Dr. Mahathir is remain active, moreover his passion is still in the realm of politics, he will always active in politics.

Let us take a look again of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's Biography:

ENTRY 4: Mahathir's achievement & contribution

Without us realizing, there are many of Dr. Mahathir's contribution to the country that he has already achieved.

For his efforts to promote the economic development of the country, Dr. Mahathir has been granted the soubriquet of Bapa Pemodenan (Father of Modernization) while his official residence, Sri Perdana, where he resided from 23 August 1983 to 18 October 1999, was turned into a museum (Galeria Sri Perdana).During his administration, Dr. Mahathir was considered to be one of Asia’s most influential leaders. He is also noted in the Western world as an outspoken critic of Western-style. Then, “Mahathirism” is a pejorative term used by Malaysians to describe the policies and methods used by Dr Mahathir to maintain his political power. Mahathirism has been critically defined as a “Machiavellian ploy to exploit race and religion for financial gain and power.” During this period, Dr. Mahathir embarked on various large scale national projects, such as:

i. The North-South Highway, which has cut transport times in half on the west coast of Malaysia;

ii. The Multimedia Super Corridor, a flagship project based on Silicon Valley designed to enable Malaysia’s foray into Information Technology (it includes Malaysia’s new administrative capital Putrajaya,

iii. Port of Tanjung Pelepas

iv. The glittering Kuala Lumpur Internatinal Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, and an adjacent Formula One circuit;

v. The Bakun Dam, meant to supply all of the electricity needs of the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and which has enough capacity to enable exportation of power to Brunei. The project has since run into various difficulties and controversies, leading to at first, its cancellation and then its revival as a greatly scaled down project.

vi. Olympic-class stadium in Bukit Jalil; and;

vii. The Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, and the world’s tallest building from 1997 to 2003. (Even there’d been debate roses of which should be the tallest building, whether The Petronas Twin Towers or Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower). That have become symbolic of modern Malaysia.

In 2003, President Vladimir Putin of Russia bestowed the “Orden Drusby” (Order of Friendship), the highest state award of Russia, on Dr. Mahathir for his effort in strengthening bilateral relations. Other than that, his book Selected Letters to World Leaders was voted the most popular book under the non-fiction category in the Popular-The Star Readers’ Choice Awards. Last but not least, Dr. Mahathir was conferred “Tokoh Takaful Award” at the Malaysian Takaful Association inaugural Dinner and Awards Nite 2009 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Takaful (Islamic based Insurance policy) industry.

The Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, and the world’s tallest building from 1997 to 2003.

The glittering Kuala Lumpur Internatinal Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, and an adjacent Formula One circuit

The Multimedia Super Corridor, a flagship project based on Silicon Valley designed to enable Malaysia’s foray into Information Technology (it includes Malaysia’s new administrative capital Putrajaya

ENTRY 3: Books by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

For your information, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is also well-known by his book production and he has so far produced 17 books. His first book, The Malay Dilemma was produced on 1970 and to explain the causes for the 13 May 1969 riots in Kuala Lumpur while his second book production which is The Challenge is thought provoking and is of special interest today as Dr. Mahathir is at the helm of nation striving for racial balance and religious sanity. Followed by 15 more books until today.. The latest book which is the most famous books he has produced are A Doctor in The House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and the BM version of the book is about hitherto unknown aspects of this intensely private, but publicly bold and statesman. This book provides clear and compelling narrative of modern Malaysian political history as seen through the eyes of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. It is neither apology nor defence, but a forceful, compelling and often exciting account of how Dr. Mahathir achieved what he did in so short a time, and why.

LIST OF BOOKS
1. The Malay Dilemma (1970)
2. The Challenge, (1986)
3. Regionalism, Globalism, and Spheres of Influence: ASEAN and the Challenge of Change into the 21st Century (1989)
4. The Pacific Rim in the 21st century, (1995)
5. The Challenges of Turmoil, (1998)
6. The Way Forward, (1998)
7.  A New Deal for Asia, (1999)
8.  Islam & The Muslim Ummah, (2001)
9.  Globalisation and the New Realities, (2002)
10.  Reflections on Asia, (2002)
11.  The Malaysian Currency Crisis: How and why it Happened, (2003)
12.  Achieving True Globalization, (2004)
13.  Islam, Knowledge, and Other Affairs, (2006)
14.  Principles of Public Administration: An Introduction, (2007)
15.  Chedet.com Blog Merentasi Halangan (Bilingual), (2008)
16. A Doctor in The House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (2011)
17. Doktor Umum: Memoir Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (2012)

Globalisation and the New Realities, (2002)

The first book, The Malay Dilemma (1970)

The Challenge, (1986)

Reflections on Asia, (2002)

 A New Deal for Asia, (1999)

The Malaysian Currency Crisis: How and why it Happened, (2003)

Chedet.com Blog Merentasi Halangan (Bilingual), (2008)

Islam, Knowledge, and Other Affairs, (2006)

 Doktor Umum: Memoir Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (2012)

ENTRY 2: The Resignation

This picture is taken when he announced his resignation during Perhimpunan Agung Umno at PWTC

On 22nd of June 2003, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad announced his retirement which has given a shock not just to the nation, but even to Mahathir's closest party and family members. The bizarre display of tears, exhortations, and hysteria that followed led more skeptical Malaysians, as well as international observers, to speculate that perhaps Mahathir, who has always used his flair for dramatics to his political advantage, was simply trying to shore up support for his regime. THEY WERE WRONG. According to reports, Mahathir was persuaded, during intense backroom efforts by party leadership, to stay in office until October 2003 instead of immediately resigning. The compromise gives his hand-picked successor,Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a 16-month transition position.

Mahathir has made clear to Bernama (July 7) that he does not intend to bow out completely. He said he would speak at various forums and as spokeman for the many good ideas in Malaysa.

ENTRY 1: Deeper look of Mahathir Mohamad

This picture is taken from the book "Doktor Umum" 

Mahathir Mohamad - Malaysia's former Prime Minister

Talking about the top-notch person around the world, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad will never be missed among them outstanding and respectful individuals. Truth to be told, his contribution to Malaysia has been a world changing for all Malaysians to the better. Us Malaysians should dig deeper into our Fourth Prime Minister who held the post of 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest serving Prime Minister. He also has spent his political career almost 40 years. Lets take a look on his biography to show our concern and appreciation toward his contribution to all of us. 

First of all, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was born on 20th December 1925 at Lorong Kilang Ais, Seberang Perak, Alor Setar, Kedah. His father is Encik Mohamad bin Iskandar while his mother, Wan Tempawan binti Wan Hanafi who is a daughter of Kedah Chief Minister, Wat Mat Saman.Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is the youngest among his 9 siblings. His early education when he was little was at Sekolah Melayu Laki-laki Seberang Perak, Kedah. After that, he continued his studies at Sekolah Inggeris Alor Setar where the Principal of the School was his own father, Encik Mohamad bin Iskandar who was the first Malay who had been a principal in English Schools. That place is now known as Maktab Sultan Abdul Hamid. Since he was a kid, he is viewed as a hardworking person and very determined in achieving his goals. During the Japanese occupation, his education had hindrance, then Tun started a business where he had opened a coffee shop as well as selling fruits and handicrafts at Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Kedah. The end of the Second World War, he then continued his education in the same school. On 1945, he had furthered his studies at King Edward VII College of Medicine, University Malaya, Singapore. Then on 1952, Tun Dr. Mahathir achieved and graduated in MBBS Medication. 

About his politic background, Tun is against Malayan Union since he was studying and very determined to establish Kesatuan Melayu Kedah and Kesatuan Pemuda Melayu Kedah. On 1946, he was one of UMNO members. Tun loves writing since he was young where he has written a lot of articles about things that had happened to the Malays and these article has been spread in the local newspapers with his nickname "Che Det". Most of his articles had been sent to Strait Times and Sunday Times with the theme of "The bitter life of the Malays". His talent in politics is shown when he was elected as a President in Pertubuhan Islam, Kolej Kedoktoran. He always joined debate and forum to point out and stand on his opinion.