Prof. Mike Chan Pays Tribute to Tun Mahathir on 100th Birthday

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11, 2025  — European Wellness founder Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan delivered a heartfelt tribute to Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in celebration of the former Malaysian prime minister’s 100th birthday this week.

Speaking via video call from Las Vegas, Prof. Mike Chan referred to Mahathir as a “hero,” praising his intellect and enduring influence.

“Dear beloved Tun, you are one year younger, wiser, and smarter. The nation needs you. The whole nation needs you very much. We need your brain. Happy birthday to my hero,” Prof. Mike Chan said during the call, at a small celebration hosted at Global Doctors in Mont Kiara on Thursday (July 11, 2025)

The event, held a day after Mahathir’s official birthday, was modest in scale but rich in sentiment. Dr. Mahathir, who arrived for a scheduled dental appointment, was surprised by the gesture, which included birthday cakes and a framed commemorative message prepared by Prof. Mike Chan.

The tribute, presented on behalf of European Wellness Biomedical Group, read:

On this historic day, we celebrate not just a century of life, but a century of extraordinary service, vision, and leadership. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the man who brought Malaysia to the world stage, continues to inspire generations with his unwavering intellect, resilience, and purpose.

Reaching 100 with such clarity of mind and strength of spirit is a rare and profound testament to the power of healthy living. Lifespan is only meaningful when matched by healthspan and brainspan — both of which are rooted in the strength of our cell span.

At European Wellness, we honour your journey — a living embodiment of this principle, where longevity walks hand in hand with vitality and purpose.

Prof. Mike Chan, a long-time advocate of regenerative medicine, has often highlighted the role of cellular health in achieving healthy aging — principles reflected in his tribute to Dr. Mahathir, who remains mentally sharp and physically active at 100.

“Longevity without quality of life is meaningless,” said Prof. Mike Chan. “What truly matters is healthspan and brainspan — and both depend on the integrity and function of our cellspan.”

As founder and chief scientist of European Wellness Biomedical Group, Prof. Mike Chan has spent over four decades developing advanced bioregenerative protocols, combining cell therapy, peptides, mitochondrial support, and immune modulation to help the body repair and renew at the cellular level.

“Every person ages differently,” he noted. “Our job is to understand why, and then reverse the decline from the root.”

For Prof. Chan, Dr. Mahathir represents the ideal: a life of purpose, discipline, and balance. “He’s living proof of what’s possible when mind, body, and cellular health work in harmony,” he said.

Legacy of Leadership

Tun Dr. Mahathir served as Malaysia’s Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003 and again from 2018 to 2020, making him both the longest-serving and oldest prime minister in the country’s history. He is widely regarded as the Father of Modern Malaysia, having led the nation through periods of rapid economic growth, industrialisation, and political transformation.

Major initiatives under his leadership included the Petronas Twin Towers, the founding of Putrajaya, the development of Proton, and the creation of the Multimedia Super Corridor — all part of his broader push to position Malaysia as a modern, forward-looking nation.

As Malaysia celebrates Tun Dr. Mahathir’s 100th birthday, what truly stands out isn’t just the number, it’s how he got there. With a sharp mind, strong spirit, and unwavering purpose, he continues to show the world what it means to live fully and lead boldly, even at a hundred.

For Prof. Mike Chan and countless others, Tun M is more than a former prime minister; he’s a symbol of strength, discipline, and lasting impact. In both nation-building and the science of healthy aging, he reminds us that age is not the limit — it’s a story of how well you’ve lived.