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The people behind Malaysia's story.
Biographies, choices and achievements of Malaysians, told through sourced timelines.
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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: two premierships across seven decades of politics
A chronology from doctor and political writer to deputy prime minister, Malaysia's fourth prime minister, a return to opposition politics, and a second premiership in 2018–2020.
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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: two premierships across seven decades of politics
A chronology from doctor and political writer to deputy prime minister, Malaysia's fourth prime minister, a return to opposition politics, and a second premiership in 2018–2020.
Lee Chong Wei: tiga perak Olimpik, 348 minggu nombor satu dunia
Daripada Bagan Serai ke pentas Olimpik: tiga final berturut-turut, persaingan sengit di gelanggang, rekod Jelajah Dunia dan keputusan bersara pada 2019.
Azizulhasni Awang: daripada Dungun ke podium Olimpik dan juara dunia keirin
Perjalanan 'The Pocket Rocketman' daripada basikal trek ke podium Rio 2016, emas dunia Hong Kong 2017, perak Tokyo 2020 dan keputusan pahit di Paris 2024.
Nicol David: from Penang public courts to nine years as world No. 1
A chronology from junior world champion to professional dominance, eight world titles, 108 consecutive months at No. 1, retirement, community work and Hall of Fame recognition.
M. Nasir: from songwriter to Malaysia's music 'sifu'
More than four decades as songwriter, Kembara member, solo artist, composer, producer and mentor blending Malay tradition with rock and pop.
Joe Flizzow: from Too Phat to a defining voice of Malaysian hip-hop
A chronology from Too Phat in the late 1990s to solo albums President and Havoc, Apa Khabar, MTV recognition, Ciao and a wider role in building Southeast Asian hip-hop.
Malaysia's prime ministers: nine people, ten premierships from 1957 to today
A compact chronology of every Malaysian prime minister from Tunku Abdul Rahman to Anwar Ibrahim, including Mahathir Mohamad's two non-consecutive premierships and the rapid leadership changes between 2018 and 2022.
Robert Kuok: from Johor commodity trader to one of Asia's most diversified business groups
A chronology of how Kuok Brothers grew from trading rice, sugar and flour in Johor Bahru into a multinational network spanning food, hospitality, property, logistics, maritime businesses and agribusiness.
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak: from young MP and prime minister to GE14 defeat and court cases
A chronology from Pekan MP and Pahang chief minister to deputy prime minister, Malaysia's sixth prime minister, the 2018 election defeat, SRC and 1MDB convictions, and a conditional pardon in September 2026.
Tony Fernandes and AirAsia: from a RM1 airline acquisition to a regional low-cost aviation group
A chronology of the 2001 AirAsia takeover, the low-cost airline model, rapid Asean expansion, the 500-million-passenger milestone, the pandemic shock, Capital A restructuring and the 2026 separation of aviation from non-airline businesses.
Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary: from rice trading to ports, autos and philanthropy
A chronology of how Syed Mokhtar Albukhary moved from small-scale commodity and transport businesses into nationally significant corporate assets including ports, MMC, DRB-Hicom, Bernas and Proton, while building a large philanthropic footprint through the Albukhary Foundation.
Tun Daim Zainuddin: businessman, finance minister and crisis-era economic powerbroker
A neutral chronology of Tun Daim Zainuddin's path from law and business into Parliament, two terms as finance minister, the National Economic Action Council, the 2018 Council of Eminent Persons, and the investigations that marked his final years.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim: from student activist and deputy prime minister to Malaysia's 10th prime minister
A source-backed chronology of Anwar Ibrahim's path from youth activism and UMNO, through the deputy premiership, Reformasi, two periods of imprisonment, opposition leadership, a royal pardon and the hung Parliament that ended with his appointment as prime minister in 2022.
Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal: from land officer to Malaysia's 'affordable housing king'
A chronology from Selangor land administration to property development, Emkay, MK Land and a housing legacy measured in tens of thousands of units.
Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong and Genting: how a remote mountain became a global leisure group
A chronology of Lim Goh Tong's defining business project: building the road, hotel and resort at Genting Highlands, listing the company, diversifying into plantations and handing the group to the next generation.
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