Topic signal in Singapore
Updated Jul 29, 2026
mahathir mohamad
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has remained in the public spotlight following health concerns and milestones.
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- Region
- Singapore
- Observed
- Jul 29, 2026
- Searches
- 200+
- Growth
- 600%
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has remained in the public spotlight following health concerns and milestones.
Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former prime minister, has been prominently featured in recent news as he approaches his 101st birthday while facing health challenges such as losing control of his legs after a fall. Despite these issues, his influence endures in Malaysian politics and culture, and he recently received recognition through the fifth Mahathir Mohamad Award for intellectual creativity. This combination of personal and political developments is fueling increased searches about him.
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