Malaysia 🇲🇾 Former Prime Minister

 Why is Mahathir still so active in politics given that he is old enough to die any time?

Dr. Mahathir knows that his days are numbered and all the possible wrongdoings he has committed in the past will be exposed.

As the former Prime Minister of a great country, he introduced apartheid-like policies under the pretext of assisting the majority race.

Instead of uniting his people, Mahathir polarized and divided them, including the Malays.

Even after all these years, many Malays remain impoverished, with limited socioeconomic mobility, and living in rural villages without modern amenities and facilities.

Meanwhile, numerous Malay politicians and their children have engaged in rampant corruption, exploiting the country's rich natural resources for personal gain.

If not for the pervasive corruption, cronyism, nepotism, and kleptocracy that permeated every level of society, Malaysia could have been an economically stronger nation.

Mentioning Malaysia around the world invariably leads to a shameful discussion about 1MDB, Bank Bumiputra, and the wealth amassed by Mahathir's family.

Tragically, many talented Malaysians have left the country and are now residing in developed nations.

They are contributing their knowledge, skills, and resources to positively impact those countries in return for fair and equitable returns.

The roots of these and many other tragic issues can be traced back to the policies and actions taken by Mahathir and his cronies.

On a personal level, Mahathir must be concerned that his family will soon come under investigation, and the potential consequences of the investigation are likely to give him nightmares.

With the remaining energy he has, he is fighting against current and future administrations that are not on his side and are unwilling to turn a blind eye to his potential wrongdoings.

Truth be told, Mahathir may put up a good fight, but history will remember him as a leader who had the potential to transform Malaysia into an admired and respected nation.

Due to his inept and toxic leadership, he impeded the country's optimal growth and development.

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