Mahathir Trying out a New Profession

Since leaving the highest office on 31st October 2003, Ex-Prime Minister must have pondered what to do with his time and how to use his various talents.

He found a niche in music and probably is trying to be a guitarist.



Singing has always been his passion. He had done a duet with his lover and closest companion Siti Hasmah.

He could emulate Frank Sinatra's My Way and may even had made the song sound sweeter and made it more popular had he persevered.

But his deep respect for Frank could be the reason why he decided not to overshadow the legend.

However, he is adamant about his own way.

At the UMNO General Assembly in 2002, he jolted the Nation by announcing his resignation as the Prime Minister of Malaysia after being glued to that seat for 22-long years.

Those who heard his announcement speech were jolted and a few suffered heart attack and died.

However, his tears brought him an extension of stay for another year.

His famous line at the assembly would not be forgotten -

Sudah Lama Dah! (It's being far too long!) ... I had planned to resign (the only thing is, how to do it ...)

It was definitely a difficult and onerous decision he had to make.

Many did not believe him, or his words ... they think otherwise ...

But he kept his words and on 31st October 2003, he did bid the nation farewell.

Truly, he bid Sayonara!

Now, he has better things to do!

and, singing and music could soothe his life, while he stayed close to events that are happening today ...

Did he regret it? Did he regret his decision? Only he knows!!!!