Mahathir, 2 years shy of 100 and still on the go

Dr Mahathir Mohamad answers questions at Bosnia's University of Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, where his name joins that of the late Margaret Thatcher for the Mahathir-Thatcher Chair in Statecraft. 'My relation with Margaret Thatcher is one of love-hate, I would say,' he says, recalling his Buy British Last campaign in the 1980s before the leaders made amends during a London meeting. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir visits a monument in his honour erected at a park in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in tribute to his vocal support for the Balkan nation during the ethnic cleansing of early 1990s. The inscription is a translation from his speech in 1994: 'Ethnic cleansing of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be stopped or forever must those who mouth platitudes about democracy and human rights cease and desist from their pretence at righteousness.' Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir autographs the Bosnian edition of his book, 'A New Deal for Asia', which encapsulates his world views. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir speaks at the 28th Nikkei Future of Asia Forum, which has seen his participation since 1995. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir makes another routine East Asia trip to South Korea, where he has been the star attraction at the Asia Leadership Conference since 2005. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir has always been admired by Muslim communities for his vocal attacks on American policies on the Muslim world. Here, he addresses Muslims at a mosque in Wales, UK. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir speaks at an event at the University of Cardiff, UK. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir is invited to speak at Asia House, a think tank that consults with governments in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

In Turkey, Mahathir and wife Dr Siti Hasmah Ali are warmly welcomed at the presidential palace by first couple Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Emine Erdoğan. The two leaders are similar in their criticism of the West as well as their status as among the most recognisable individuals in their countries. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Back home, Mahathir prefers to stand while his wife is seated during a train ride to Putrajaya, the city he built as Malaysia's administrative capital. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir looks at an electric vehicle developed jointly by Proton and China's Geely. An avid motoring fan, he is not the biggest fan of EVs, saying that electricity still has to be generated from polluting plants. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

During his first tenure as prime minister which spanned more than two decades, Mahathir and his wife used to appear on television every Hari Raya to read out the cards they had received. This year, they continue their tradition online. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir doesn't pass up the chance to be part of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, his pet project which has developed into one of the biggest maritime and aerospace events in Asia-Pacific. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir and Siti Hasmah share a selfie moment in Japan. The couple celebrates their 67th anniversary in August this year. Photo: Dr Mahathir Mohamad