Malaysia’s indigenous Malays are losing political influence and the country may become like neighbouring Singapore with a non-Malay prime minister in charge by the time the next election comes around, said former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad. Speaking at a dialogue...
“I am sure that if we’re not careful, the next election will come and if the votes get bought off, we’ll elect people who are not good and they will mortgage our country.”
Now an adviser for Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia , Dr Mahathir, 97, frequently advocates for bumiputera rights in Malaysia. Upon joining Putra, he said his “main struggle is for the unity of the Malay people, parties and organisations”.“Singapore has faster internet, better wages, better public transport, tight control over car ownership... Why yes, why can’t we be like Singapore, Mahathir?” said journalist Erna Mahyuni.
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