Most successful leader in Malaysia

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Today I would like to share about most succcessful leader in Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Born in Lorong Kilang Ais, Seberang Perak, Alor Star, Kedah in 10 July 1925. He was the youngest of nine siblings. In mid-1981, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Hussein On announced his retirement, naming Dr Mahathir as his successor. On July 10 1981, Dr Mahathir became the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. On 31 October 2003, Dr Mahathir retires. The reason I choose as the most successful leader in Malaysia because he was a good leader and his innovative ideas on improving the lives of the Malaysian people.

He launced Visison 2020 in 1991 as a step to familiarize the citizens of Malaysia with the future he planned for the country. According to him, in order for Malaysians to proceed towars its goals, the citizens of Malaysia were to face nine challenges. Not only that, Vision 2020 was also used to establish a single, united Malaysian nation that would unite our multi-racial citizens.

With Vision 2020, Tun Dr Mahathir also develop a plan to build a symbol for the nation by constructing the World's tallest building. The creation of the Petronas Twin Towers came to be the tallest from 1997 until 2003. With his ties with Petronas, Tun Dr Mahathir urged Petronas to reach out abroad to secure future petroleum supplies.

Last but not least, Tun Dr Mahathir had also contributed to the Malaysian education system. He had managed to introduce Science and Mathematics to be taught in English for students from primary schools until secondary schools. In addition, Tun Dr Mahathir wants everyone to study in one type of school so he make Government National Secondary School as well-equipped and attractive.

The conclusion, Tun Dr Mahathir has proven himself as a worthy leader. With his visionary mind and brilliant ideas he played an important role in improving the science and technology sector in Malaysia. He was also responsible in improving our education system. Through the years, Tun Dr Mahathir is now remembered most for his achievement on making Malaysia better place through Vision 2020, which his become not only his dream but a dream for the whole nation.

- Muhammad Syafik