(NST) – TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad celebrates his 100th birthday today a milestone few leaders live to see, let alone from the front row of a nation they helped shape. Apart from being an astute politician, Dr Mahathir has always been a consummate writer. Dr Mahathir continued to write and shape the national story long after he stepped into and out of political office. Not poetic, but always clear Dr Mahathir’s voice was ahead of its time. But unlike most politicians, Dr Mahathir never waited for history to pass judgment.