Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad stated he is indifferent to being labeled a 'dictator,' emphasizing his unwavering focus on the nation's welfare throughout his long political career.

Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, known for his unyielding stance, has maintained that he was undaunted by public sentiment throughout his decades-long career, even if his pursuit of Malaysia’s welfare earned him the label of “dictator”. From his ascent to the country’s top political post to his tumultuous relationship with protege turned critic and now Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Mahathir recounted his political odyssey in a Malaysian documentary chronicling his professional life and...