Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew - excellent thought practitioners

Leaders have a significant role and immense influence on the history of a country, a people, or even an era in the development of human society. Throughout history, there have been many notable figures, including two outstanding leaders in Southeast Asia, namely Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew. They mastered the rotation of history, attached to the country's destiny, and changed the political situation of Malaysia and the Island Nation- of Singapore. They are not only the leaders but also excellent thought practitioners, which is reflected in the policies and ideology in many fields related to Islam and Confucianism. To solve the scientific problems stated in this paper, the author has used an interdisciplinary approach with cultural methods, anthropological research methods, and historical methods to indicate that Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew are excellent thought practitioners.