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Racist Dr M - a Century of racism and more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2CWNmaEAyI (Mahathir Unmasked: Deep dive into Malay Supremacy, Corruption, Racism, Royalty and Singapore Rivalry)
James Chin- Sabah, Sarawak, Malaysian Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 11, 2025: The media seems to be glorifying the racist Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Dr M) today even after he has clearly disunited multiracial Malaysians and Malays.
Why Malaysian media cannot dismiss or take to task Dr M’s toxic racist politics is just mind boggling.
At least Singapore’s Straits Times (view the above image) is telling as what Dr M is - that he is still haunted by the Malay dilemma.
News headlines like Dr Mahathir turns 100: A century of vision and leadership (read below) is simply vomit!
It should read as Dr Mahathir turns 100: A Century of racism, disuniting multiracial Malaysia to divide and rule.
Wouldn't Malaysia, blessed with natural resources like tin ore, rubber, oil palm, oil and gas, be even better off than Singapore (with zero resources) if Dr M and other Malaysian premiers had governed Malaysia with meritocracy?
Read the ST report above, view the video and read the garbage below:
Dr Mahathir turns 100: A century of vision and leadership
At 100, Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not just a witness to Malaysian history — he is one of its central architects.
July 10, 2025 9:40 AM
For many around the world, Dr Mahathir Mohamad is a symbol of courage and independence.
Malaysia today marks a momentous occasion as the nation’s longest-serving prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, celebrates his 100th birthday — a rare and historic milestone for any country, and one that shines a spotlight on a statesman whose leadership left a deep and lasting imprint on national and global affairs.
Often referred to as the architect of modern Malaysia, Mahathir served two terms as prime minister — from 1981 to 2003, and again from 2018 to 2020.
His more than two decades in office were characterised by economic transformation, infrastructure development and Malaysia’s growing international reputation.
Mahathir entered politics in the post-independence era and quickly rose to prominence with his firm views on self-determination, economic reform and education. Under his leadership, Malaysia made the transition from a commodity-based economy to a modern industrialised nation.
His first premiership saw the establishment of key institutions, mega infrastructure projects, and policies aimed at reducing poverty and narrowing the socioeconomic gap between ethnic groups.
His second term in office, beginning in 2018 at age 92, came as a response to public dissatisfaction over governance and corruption. His return was historic, making him the oldest serving head of government in the world at the time.
Launched in 1991, Mahathir's Vision 2020 was his most ambitious national agenda. The blueprint aimed to make Malaysia a fully developed country by 2020, defined not merely by income but by social cohesion, ethical leadership, and scientific progress.
The vision was built on nine strategic challenges, such as forging a united national identity; building a moral and democratic society; fostering economic justice, and cultivating a progressive, science-driven culture.
He said: "We must aim to be not just a rich country, but a great country, respected, admired, and loved by our people and others."
Although Vision 2020 was not fully realised by its target year, it served as a guiding framework that shaped policies across successive administrations.
Beyond Malaysia, Mahathir is known as a strong advocate for Muslim causes and a consistent critic of global injustice. His vocal support for Palestine, criticism of Western double standards, and calls for solidarity among Muslim nations earned him admiration across the Islamic world.
His remarks often drew international scrutiny, but for many in the global South, he remained a symbol of courage and independence.
Despite his accolades, Mahathir’s political journey has not been without controversy. His leadership style and handling of democratic institutions drew criticism from civil society groups and opposition parties.
Yet, few would dispute his contributions to national development, particularly during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, when Malaysia chose a path of economic self-reliance, resisting pressure from international financial institutions.
As the country marks his centenary, Mahathir remains a prominent voice in national discourse. His influence can still be felt in Malaysia’s administrative capital, its highways, its hospitals, and its schools.
From urban megaprojects to the ideological underpinnings of national policy, his mark is unmistakable.
At 100, Mahathir is not just a witness to Malaysian history; he is one of its central architects.
His longevity in public life, his clarity of vision, and his tireless service offer Malaysians a moment to reflect on how far the nation has come, and what values must carry it forward.
Opinion
A century of Mahathir: A Malaysian titan turns 100
In his first tenure as Prime Minister, Malaysia leapt into modernity. The economy boomed. Industrialisation took hold. We walked with confidence into the world.
Updated 11 hours ago · Published on 10 Jul 2025 8:57PM
Tun M is undeniably the most consequential Malaysian of our modern era. - July 10, 2025
by Vinod Sekhar
Today, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad turns 100.
A hundred years of life. It’s not just a personal milestone—it’s a moment for all Malaysians to reflect on a man who, whether we like it or not, has shaped our nation more than any other individual since independence. He is, undeniably, the most consequential Malaysian of our modern era.
I’ve had my disagreements with Tun. Some sharp, some philosophical. And yet, I have also felt deep admiration. While he was never perfect, and downright wrong so many times - he was never small. And in leadership, that matters.
In his first tenure as Prime Minister, Malaysia leapt into modernity. The economy boomed. Industrialisation took hold. We walked with confidence into the world.
For the first time, Malaysians felt that we were in capable hands—a chief executive who could stand up to world powers, who could envision a Malaysian Century. That sense of security, of being led by someone who truly knew where we were going, is something many of us still remember fondly.
But let us not look back through rose-tinted glasses.
That same era of growth also saw grave costs. Our judiciary—once independent and proud—was savaged. The civil service, which had once served as a professional, merit-based institution, was bent to the will of the executive. Independence was replaced with obedience. Race and religion, once sensitive but navigated with care, became tools—sometimes blunt, sometimes sharp—used to secure and maintain political control.
We must be honest about this. The seeds of division we struggle with today were planted during that time. Many of the systemic weaknesses that plague us now—polarisation, loss of trust in institutions, the erosion of professional governance—took root during Tun’s long first tenure.
These were not accidents. They were choices, made in the name of political survival or national unity, depending on who you ask.
And yet—despite it all—he remains a figure I respect. Not for what he got wrong, but for what he dared to do.
Because here’s the paradox: he could have retired a legend after his first term. But instead, at 93, he came back—not for wealth or comfort, but to try and fix what he himself had helped break.
That takes a kind of audacity only Mahathir could possess. Was it too little, too late? Perhaps. But the attempt matters. The willingness to face the consequences of one’s legacy is rare in politics.
I have said this many times—I am an Indian Malaysian. My community has suffered decades of neglect. The plantation workers who built this economy were never properly recognised, let alone rewarded.
Under Tun, they were not given the platform or justice they deserved. This pain remains. And yet, I can still appreciate the nation-building vision he carried. He was capable of great inclusion—but also, at times, of cold exclusion. Both truths can live side by side.
History will judge him in full, as it should. But on this day—his 100th birthday—let us not be petty. Let us not rewrite facts. Let us also not deify. Let us see him as he was: a giant of a man, brilliant and flawed, whose shadow still looms large over Malaysia.
Happy 100th birthday, Tun. May your century remind us not only of what is possible, but also of what must never be repeated.
And may the next generation of leaders carry both the lessons of your successes—and the warnings of your failures. - July 10, 2025
Datuk Dr Vinod Sekhar is the publisher of the Vibes and Chairman of the Petra Group
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