Dr M celebrated at Palace of the Golden Horses
Dr Mahathir arrived at the hotel around 1pm with his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, and was greeted by Lee, Tan Sri Mokhzani, Datuk Seri Mukhriz, and other guests.
The event, themed "100 to 100: From Century to Century", also saw the launch of the Malaysia National Vision 2057 project.
In his speech, Kim Yew said the philosophy behind the number 100 was not merely a slogan, but a truth he lives by.
He said that the number 1 represents health, confidence, integrity and direction, while the zeroes symbolise power, wealth, fame and position.
"If the number 1 is lost, all the zeroes mean nothing. But if the 1 is maintained, each zero gains its value.
"Mahathir has preserved that '1' his whole life. I hope this struggle will inspire the younger generation," he said.
Dr Mahathir holds the distinction of being the longest-serving prime minister in Malaysia's history, having led the country for 22 years from July 1981 to October 2003.
He returned to the premiership in 2018 as the seventh prime minister at the age of 93, becoming the oldest person to lead the nation.
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