List of awards and honours received by Mahathir Mohamad

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Mahathir in 2007.

This is a comprehensive list of awards, honours and recognitions received by Mahathir Mohamad, the 4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Honours of Malaysia

Foreign honours

Mahathir with Russian President Vladimir Putin and then Yang-di Pertuan Agong Syed Sirajuddin in 2003. The day this photograph was taken Putin bestowed the Order of Friendship upon Mahathir. Putin in Malaysia - August 5 2003 - 2.jpg
Mahathir with Russian President Vladimir Putin and then Yang-di Pertuan Agong Syed Sirajuddin in 2003. The day this photograph was taken Putin bestowed the Order of Friendship upon Mahathir.

Recognitions and accolades

Honorary degrees

Others

Places named after him

Several places were named after him, including:

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