Malaysia's longest serving prime minister, who served a total of 24 years across two separate terms, turned 100 on Thursday (Jul 10). The centenarian continues to defy age with his relentless work ethic and continued engagement in global affairs - in June, for instance, Mahathir travelled to Japan to attend the annual Nikkei conference. The former two-time prime minister - from 1981 to 2003, and from 2018 to 2020 - is also known for being active on social media, even crossing 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel earlier in July. In a Facebook post on Thursday morning, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong wished Mahathir happy birthday, and also extended his well-wishes to Mahathir's wife Dr Siti Hasmah who turns 99 on Jul 12.«Tun Mahathir was a seminal leader who shaped Malaysia into what it is today - a modern, globally connected, and successful country,» said SM Lee in his post.SM Lee added that Singapore and Malaysia have long shared a deep and multifaceted relationship and that despite the differences on some issues, both countries «have always worked together to overcome differences and find common ground». Read more