Malaysians wish Dr M Happy 93

PETALING JAYA: There were warm wishes all around on the 93rd birthday of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister noted for being the country’s comeback kid and the world’s oldest leader.

Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali tweeted: “I hope Tun will continue to be given strength and blessed by Allah SWT. Together we will build a better and just Malaysia @chedetofficial.”

The former Selangor Mentri Besar then posted a picture of him with his boss.

Dr Mahathir, whose Twitter handle is @chedetofficial, returned as Malaysia’s seventh prime minister after Pakatan Harapan led by him deposed Barisan Nasional as the federal power in the May 9 general election.

The nonagenarian has been Malaysia’s fourth and longest-serving prime minister, ruling from 1981-2003.

PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in wishing Dr Mahathir, said he hoped the birthday boy will forever be in God’s grace and abundantly blessed.

On Instagram, Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir reposted a video of his parents – Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali – calling them “couple goals” while extending his wishes to his dad.

From actress Umie Aida, the message read: “I hope for Allah to give Dr Mahathir and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah good health, long life and I pray that they will be blessed by God. Aamiin.”

Malaysians in general flooded social media with their “happy 93rd” wishes to their leader.

Chrisanne Chin called him the “real Ironman of the universe”.

“Tun Dr Mahathir, PM of Malaysia! He’s 93 years old today and is the world’s oldest political leader. Still kicking a****. A true inspiration. A real #marvel. #RDJ (Robert Downey Jr) would be so jealous!” she wrote.

Lee Yan Hoe said when he was young, his teacher asked him who his idol was, and he answered: “Dr Mahathir.”

“I was still young at that time and couldn’t truly comprehend how much you have done for our country. Now that I am older, I can. Thank you for inspiring me and fellow Malaysians. #TunM93,” he tweeted.

Alina Abduh wished that the premier be granted good health while adding that: “As a Sabahan, I only have one wish, which is for the state to not be neglected anymore.”