"I don't eat too much. Obesity isn't good for survival," Mahathir told Nikkei Asia during an interview published in November. His insight emphasizes the importance of moderation in diet for longevity.
"Age does not follow time. Age follows bodily health - the way you can function. Because of that, old age is not because of time; it's not because you are 60 that you are old." Mahathir challenges conventional beliefs about aging.
"At this moment, 60 or 65 is considered old, but we must remember that in the past, 30 was already old." He notes how societal perceptions of age have evolved over time.
"When I was in my 70s, approaching 80, I told myself that 80 was very old. I thought I wouldn't be able to function well anymore. However, after I retired, I found that I was still able to work, still able to function." This reflects Mahathir's realization of capability beyond age.
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