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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Dr M visits Nagasaki to commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
Photo taken from Facebook. KUALA LUMPUR: Earlier this month, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad visited Nagasaki in Japan to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. His visit, from Aug 8 to 11, commenced at the Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum, which pays tribute to Dr Nagai Takashi, a radiologist from Nagasaki Medical College who lost his wife in the tragedy. "Despite his grief and his own leukaemia caused by radiation, Dr Nagai devoted his remaining years to treating survivors — his life story now standing as a symbol of resilience and humanity," he said in a Facebook post on Saturday (Aug 17). During the trip, Dr Mahathir delivered a speech and engaged with young participants at the Youth Peace Forum, urging nations to resolve disputes through dialogue instead of war. He also visited the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial at ground zero and met with two surviving hibakusha (bomb survivors) together with co-chairperson of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize-winning group, Nihon Hidankyō. 'Nagasaki is a living reminder that war brings only destruction. "The atomic bomb did not just kill hundreds of thousands instantly, but left behind pain and suffering for generations. It is a wound that never truly heals.' He continued by stressing that peace must be defended as a universal responsibility: 'We must remember that peace is not automatic. It requires effort, patience, and the will to put aside anger and vengeance. Dialogue and understanding are the only true ways forward if we wish to avoid repeating the mistakes of history. 'The people of Nagasaki rebuilt their city from the ashes. Today, it stands as proof that peace opens the path to progress and prosperity. This is the legacy we must safeguard and pass on to the next generation.' The visit concluded with a meeting with Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki, where Dr Mahathir reiterated Malaysia's solidarity in advocating for peace and nuclear disarmament.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Tun M visits Nagasaki to mark 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad visited Nagasaki earlier this month to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. From Aug 8 to 11, Mahathir began his visit at the Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum, which honours a radiologist from Nagasaki Medical College who lost his wife in the bombing. "Dr Nagai Takashi lost his wife in the atomic bomb explosion. Despite facing deep grief and suffering from leukaemia due to radiation, he remained steadfast in treating severely injured victims. His life story became a symbol of humanity and courage in facing adversity," the post on his Facebook page read. During the trip, Mahathir addressed the Youth Peace Forum, where he urged young people to uphold peace and resolve conflicts through dialogue instead of war. He also visited the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Memorial at ground zero, where he met two survivors alongside Shigemitsu Tanaka, co-chairperson of a 2024 Nobel Peace Prize-winning group, Nihon Hidankyō. The visit ended with a meeting with Nagasaki mayor Shiro Suzuki. "Nagasaki is proof that war only brings destruction, while peace opens the way to progress and global prosperity. That is a trust we must preserve and pass on for the future of the next generation," the post said.
