Immigration Quote by Mahathir Mohamad
“The Chinese are welcome to invest in industries in Malaysia. But just as we would not welcome mass immigration of Indians or Pakistanis or Europeans or Africans into Malaysia, we have to adopt the same stance on Chinese immigration into Malaysia.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, Malaysia, 2015
He opposes Chinese immigration while supporting other foreign investments, highlighting a double standard.
In simple terms: Selective acceptance of foreign groups.
Key Takeaway
Question consistency in policy.
Themes
immigration
economics
nationalism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- immigration debates
- foreign labor
- national identity
Key Concepts
Equity
policy bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Is selective immigration fair?
- How can economic benefits be weighed against social concerns?
A Different Perspective
Balancing economic growth with social cohesion is complex.
