A moderate lifestyle with less food, no alcohol and no cigarettes are the secret to the amazing health enjoyed by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"When I am asked about my health, that's all. I do not smoke, I don't drink (alcohol) either. I take a moderate diet, no matter how delicious the food," he said in a live Facebook question and answer session.

He was asked by a netizen how is it that he could stand up during prayer time, while many people younger than him are forced to sit.

"I just want to say, we should be moderate in our life, not be too extreme," he replied...