Mahathir Mohamad
As head of government
Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, was head of government when 1 recorded incident took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 1998 | Malaysia pressures domestic media and monitors foreign correspondents after arresting former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim | Malaysia (RSF 2026 rank: 95th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Unknown |