Here is a detailed overview of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's family tree, encompassing his immediate family, children, and notable relatives:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Immediate Family

🧔 Mahathir Mohamad

  • Born: July 10, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.

  • Profession: Medical doctor turned politician.

  • Political Career: Served as Malaysia's Prime Minister twice—first from 1981 to 2003, and again from 2018 to 2020. 

👩‍⚕️ Wife: Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali

  • Born: July 12, 1926.

  • Profession: Medical doctor and public health advocate.

  • Marriage: Married Mahathir in 1956 after meeting during their medical studies. 

👶 Children

Mahathir and Siti Hasmah have seven children—four biological and three adopted:

1. Marina Mahathir

  • Born: May 11, 1957.

  • Profession: Activist, writer, and columnist.

  • Notable Work: Known for her advocacy on HIV/AIDS awareness, women's rights, and social issues.

  • Education: Graduated from the University of Sussex.

  • Personal Life: Has three children from two marriages. 

2. Mirzan Mahathir

  • Profession: Businessman with interests in various sectors, including shipping and energy.

3. Mokhzani Mahathir

  • Born: January 2, 1961.

  • Profession: Engineer turned businessman.

  • Notable Work: Founded Kencana Petroleum, which later merged to form SapuraKencana Petroleum (now Sapura Energy).

  • Personal Life: Married to Mastisa Mohamed with five children. 

4. Mukhriz Mahathir

  • Born: November 25, 1964.

  • Profession: Politician and businessman.

  • Political Career: Served as the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Kedah and held various positions in Malaysian politics.

  • Education: Holds degrees from Sophia University in Tokyo and Boston University. 

5. Maizura Mahathir (Adopted)

  • Details: Limited public information available.

6. Melinda Mahathir (Adopted)

  • Details: Limited public information available.

7. Mazhar Mahathir (Adopted)

  • Details: Limited public information available.

👴 Parents

🧓 Father: Mohamad Iskandar

  • Profession: Principal of an English-medium secondary school.

  • Heritage: Of Malay and Indian descent; his father hailed from Kerala, British India. 

👵 Mother: Wan Tempawan Wan Hanapi

  • Heritage: Malay from Kedah with distant royal lineage. 

🧬 Siblings

Mahathir had several siblings, including:

  • Mahadi Mohamad

  • Omar Mohamad

  • Johora Mohamad

  • Mustaffa Mohamad

  • Rafeah Mohamad

  • Habsah Mohamad

  • Mashahor Mohamad

  • Murad Mohamad

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Extended Family

🧔 Brother-in-law: Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali

  • Relation: Brother of Siti Hasmah.

  • Profession: Former Chief of Defence Forces of Malaysia (1987–1992). 

 Basic Information

  • Full Name: Mahathir bin Mohamad

  • Date of Birth: July 10, 1925

  • Place of Birth: Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

  • Profession: Medical doctor turned politician

  • Honorific Title: Tun (Malaysia’s highest civilian honor)

🏛️ Political Career

  • Prime Minister of Malaysia:

    • First Term: 1981–2003 (22 years, longest-serving)

    • Second Term: 2018–2020 (returned at age 92, making him the world’s oldest serving prime minister)

  • Political Parties:

    • United Malays National Organization (UMNO)

    • Later joined and led Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU)

    • Played a key role in Pakatan Harapan coalition's victory in 2018

🏗️ Legacy & Achievements

  • Spearheaded Vision 2020, a plan to make Malaysia a fully developed nation

  • Known for rapid industrialization, modern infrastructure projects like:

    • Petronas Twin Towers

    • Putrajaya (administrative capital)

    • North-South Expressway

  • Advocated for a "Look East Policy" – encouraging Malaysia to emulate Japan and South Korea

  • Often regarded as both a visionary and a controversial leader

📚 Education & Profession

  • Trained as a medical doctor (MBBS, King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore)

  • Practiced medicine before entering politics

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

  • Spouse: Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali (medical doctor and long-time partner in public service)

  • Children: 7 (including notable figures like activist Marina Mahathir and politician Mukhriz Mahathir)

🏅 Notable Titles & Awards

  • Tun – awarded by the Malaysian King

  • Recognized globally for his longevity, leadership style, and economic reforms

 

 

 

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