Malaysia has been shaped by the policies of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad whose direction was clearly nationalist. But as of late, it seems that the tradition left by this charismatic leader is being threatened.
Of late, Mahathir Mohamad's comments demolishing the notion of a composite Malaysian identity has triggered fresh controversy about relations amongst the country's major ethnic groups, prompting criticism from Indian and Chinese leaders.
He said that majority Malays were 'willing to admit other races into the country and endowed them with rights'
He also demolished the notion of Bangsa Malaysia, or the composite Malaysian identity, and said Malaysians must accept the fact that they were 'just too different to be known as one race'.
After Mahathir left office some years ago, his party took the defensive position in many issues. His successor, Abdullah Badawi, was not able to maintain the moral high ground of the party. Today, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is being threatened with the return of Anwar Ibrahim.
Although now in his old age, Mahathir is planning considering rejoining Malaysia’s ruling party, less than four months after he quit amid a feud with his successor.
His purpose is to prevent Anwar’s return to power and to the possible return of globalist policies in Kuala Lumpur.
There is a credible report from the Malaysian capital that Mahathir, who spent 22 years in power before retiring in 2003, actually wants to help party dissidents to topple Prime Minister Badawi so that his cronies could take over the party.
In Mahathir’s mind, Badawi’s continued stay would mean the victory of Anwar.
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