The hottest talks in town now...Mahathir Mohamad talks to Stephen Sackur in BBC Hardtalk.
Last month marked a watershed in the politics of Malaysia. Malaysia's ruling National Front endured its worst electoral performance in five decades yet it remains in power. Is it the beginning of the end for the National Front?Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was Malaysia's Prime Minister for 22 years. He was Malaysia’s prime minister and one of the most outspoken leaders in the Muslim world. When he was Prime Minister his critics labeled him a racist and a dictator. Have his controversial views mellowed in retirement?
Watch Mahathir Mohamad talks to Stephen Sackur in BBC Hardtalk on Monday, 21st April 2008. Host, Stephen Sackur, asks in-depth and tough questions about Anwar Ibrahim, about Abdullah, about the judiciary, about Malaysia democracy.Click here to watch the half hour interview programme.
Dr Mahathir ruled the country using May 69 as an excuse for any racial tension.He never realised that the present generation had outgrown that concept.That fear was mostly propagated by his generation and those born in the 30s,40s,50s and the 60s.The new generation had outlived that concept but the fear that they will be forced out was their main thinking.It was realised in the 2008 election.He cannot blame the present leadership for his own folly.It is time for a total change that will see the growth of two party system and no racial tinge.The government has to rule by meritocracy.If it still persists we can see the breakdown of rule arising out of discontent by the races.No one race can rule this country.That dream had disappeared.
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