Running a democratic country is one of the most difficult things for any government. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
When you are in the government, you have to demonise your opposition. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
The government seems to be set on bankrupting Proton and selling it off, because I think it is regarded as my baby. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
We say less things about Australians than Australians say about us, calling me a dictator, authoritarian government. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
I've had quite a long time in government, and I've learned a few things. — 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… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
I don't care how sacred is freedom, but I think the time has come for governments, at least the Malaysian government, to… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
We have had dealings with terrorists for a long time. From 1948 until 1990, we had domestic terrorism because the pro-communist groups… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
I know I'm not popular with all the people. Remember, I am 'cruel' or a 'pharaoh.' That's all right. In politics, you… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
If you look at the Malaysian media, you will find that, although some are supportive of the government, many are not, and… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
Malaysians, during the colonial period, were not given the top positions: we were always subordinate. Fortunately for us, the people who took… — 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… — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
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
