Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir Mohamad
party thinking election
When you have elections in which 90% or 95% or 99% of those elected come from one party, then I think there is some fraudulent act.
mistake thinking needs
We need an opposition to remind us if we are making mistakes. When you are not opposed you think everything you do is right.
thinking looks faces
I not only think but also look and study things carefully. When I travel around, I look at things carefully, make comparisons of what I see. I don't accept things at face value, you cannot trust what you hear or see. Don't jump to conclusions without thinking.
country diminished grown merely possible reducing value wealth
It is possible to impoverish a country merely by reducing the value of their currency, ... What we have grown is still there, but the value of our wealth has diminished 50 percent.
democracy people resulting sudden undermine war
Sudden change, even if it is for the good, is disruptive. Democracy for people who are not used to it can undermine stability, resulting in war even.
although among believe links malaysia singapore
There are links among Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines on this. I believe Singapore too, although I don't have the facts,
acting against attack civilians considered orders whether
Whether the attackers are acting on their own or on the orders of their government; whether they are regulars or irregulars, if the attack is against civilians then they must be considered terrorists,
mind
If we mind our own business, it will be better for everybody,
large people social
Businesses, large and small, have been bankrupted. The social well-being of the people has been disrupted.
absolute accept believe freedom moment perhaps unable
unable to accept the absolute freedom that you believe in. ... One day perhaps we will be comfortable with your values, but for the moment we are not comfortable.
announce national positions resigning wish
I wish to announce I am resigning from UMNO and all positions in the National Front,
century islam seventh whether
Islam is not just for the seventh century AD. Times have changed. Whether we like it or not, we have to change,
guarantee others terrorists
The terrorists may get away. Even if they are killed or captured, so long as there are still terrorists around, there's no guarantee that others will not terrorize.
country government normally power praise situation sorts struggle thankful transition
Praise Allah, we must be thankful for the situation in our country because a transition of power in the government would normally be plagued with all sorts of problems, chaos, power struggle and so forth,