SINGAPORE - Legend has it that the conscientious Ox came in second in the zodiac race only because it let the Rat hitch a ride, just to be overtaken at the last minute.
People born in the Year of the Ox are said to be resilient, honest, strong and dependable. They are believed to make excellent leaders, but may sometimes come across as stubborn, overcautious or unsociable.
Here are some well-known people born in the Year of the Ox.
1. Mahathir Mohamad (1925)
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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 96, who became Malaysia s Prime Minister for the second time at the age of 92 in 2018, is nothing if not tenacious.
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PublishedFeb 3, 2021, 4:00 am SGT
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