It is not true at all that a free market will ensure a democracy. It doesn't. There must be a balance between a free market and some regulations which are essential in order to safeguard the interests of consumers and… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
We can go into the Chinese market, develop the engine, new models of cars. Proton can compete. What is the point of giving the company to foreigners? It will revert to the same situation where foreigners just assemble their cars… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
There are certain things that we can deal with by following the rules. But at times, we find the rules restrict you from doing… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
The Malays are spiritually inclined, tolerant, and easy-going. The non-Malays, and especially the Chinese, are materialistic, aggressive, and have an appetite for work. For equality to come about, it is necessary that these strikingly contrasting races adjust to each other. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share
Any organisation has a future, provided it is properly led and it sticks to the objective of that organisation. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
In the eyes of the world, Malaysia has become a pariah state, a state where anyone can be hauled up and questioned by the… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
I not only think but also look and study things carefully. When I travel around, I look at things carefully, make comparisons of what… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
Suppose a part of Britain or a part of America was taken away and given to the Jews as Israel. Do you think the… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
When you have a prime minister who is corrupt, then you can be sure that a country cannot be anything else but corrupt. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
I am the first authoritarian government elected to become a dictator and then resigning as a dictator. So this is the first dictator in… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
