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Nikkei Asia
4 days ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Mahathir says China will be 'No. 1 country in the world'
TOKYO -- Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that China is destined to be the most prominent country, and that the U.S. will be unable to stop its rise given Washington's increasingly inward-looking nature. Speaking at Nikkei's annual Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on Friday, Mahathir said U.S. President Donald Trump "resents the idea that China might challenge" the U.S., but "China has been there much longer than the U.S."
Focus Malaysia
5 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
'In the end, the Malays will live by the side of the jungle,' says Mahathir
ARE the Malays really losing ground? Recently, a yet to be retired Tun Dr Mahathir penned on his X account a brief chronological order of the Malay conquest, outlining the territory they had gained in the ancient past and has begun to lose as they drew into the contemporary period. According to Mahathir, the Malay race has lost four states to Thailand, namely Pattani, Yala, Setoi and Singgora. Also, they lost the Riau island to Indonesia and Singapore to the immigrants from China. 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗛 𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗨 Melayu meneroka Semenanjung Tanah Melayu. iktiraf Semenanjung Tanah Melayu sebagai milik orang Melayu. Tanah Melayu bermula dari Segenting Kra hingga ke Pulau Riau. 4. Sekarang Semenanjung Tanah Melayu sudah merosot… — Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) April 29, 2025 He concluded his post with the chilling remark that the Malays will live at the side of the jungle as the process of selling land by the Malays continues. 'What is the meaning of Independence if the country is owned by someone else,' said Mahathir. Netizens by the droves, however, were unimpressed by his bleak rhetoric. For starters, @Arriyaan said Mahathir was among the best prime ministers in developing the nation. But he felt that it was wrong for him to gain support by using race and religion. 'Focus on upgrading the economy of the country to reduce the burden on the people,' he stated. Another netizen said the struggles for the country must be parallel with the constitution and the agreement towards the establishment of Malaysia. 'Each of us must respect the rights of the natives and the natives must also respect the rights of all citizens regardless of race. This guarantees the peace and well-being of the people and the country,' she said. On the other hand, @Nastro75 said the Malays will not disappear, citing the fact that there are Malays in the places where Mahathir claimed has been taken over by Thailand, for example Pattani. @Nastro75 added that Mahathir should rest and enjoy life with his family. There is no need to worry about the country which is being governed by a new leader. Some others were not so kind. @RubyAhmad13 said he was trying to incite the Malays who are lazy to read. The picture comments are also hard hitting: The winning comment, perhaps, goes to @ThaneindraN who said, 'Many Malays in Langkawi have caused me to lose my deposit in the PRU15.' 'Is this your only modal? You should learn from it. Pak Lah is gone, so increase your acts of worship. The Malays have already rejected you, old man,' said @Nazril_Iznil. To add salt to the wound, @tjerealjoker asked Grok the artificial intelligence if it was true that the Malays will live at the side of the jungle. This was the comprehensive reply from Grok: Netizen @klk0631 further pointed out that if people were to follow the principles of Mahathir, then Europe should belong to the Mongolians, and within the two decades of him being the prime minister of Malaysia, the peninsula had been lost to the migrants from India. —May 1, 2025 Main image: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad (Facebook)
Daily Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
High Court sets July 21 for contempt hearing against Dr M in ‘Kutty' suit
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Ho Kit Yen, FMT Text Size: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) initiated contempt proceedings against Dr Mahathir Mohamad over a press conference held after the latter's court testimony in a defamation suit. Kuala Lumpur: The High Court here has fixed July 21 to hear Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's committal proceedings against Dr Mahathir Mohamad over a press conference the former prime minister held last year after testifying in his defamation lawsuit. Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong set the date after Mahathir's lawyer, Mior Nor Haidir Suhaimi, informed the court that they needed more time to file additional affidavits. 'We need to get his (Mahathir's) instructions for the purposes of filing,' he said, adding that Mahathir is currently attending the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025. Zahid's lawyer, Shahrul Fazli Kamarulzaman, said they had no objection to the deferral of the hearing to July 21. The court granted Zahid leave to initiate contempt proceedings on Jan 7. This followed a press conference Mahathir had held after testifying in his defamation suit. Advertisement During the press conference, Mahathir produced copies of his identity card as well as the birth certificates of him and his children. Zahid claimed the media conference breached the sub judice rule, potentially impairing the integrity and independence of the judiciary in administering justice. Mahathir filed the defamation suit in 2022, alleging that Zahid had used the name 'Kutty' as a derogatory reference to him. Zahid is alleged to have made the remark at an Umno divisional meeting in Kelana Jaya, Selangor, on July 30, 2017. Mahathir claims the remark implied that he was not born a Malay or a Muslim, and that his original name was Mahathir son of Iskandar Kutty. It also implied that the name Mahathir Mohamad was used to profit himself politically and personally, the former prime minister said. In his defence, Zahid said the name referred to an individual based on information contained in a copy of an old identity card. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malaysia Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir urges cooperation, strengthened defense
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday urged cooperation among Asian nations to address global uncertainties and focus on safeguarding the well-being of the world. The 100-year-old former leader, who first launched the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) over 30 years ago, visited the 17th edition of the exhibition here. He noted the development of technologies and advancements in the defense sector on display, especially the growth of the Malaysian defense industry. "I think Asian countries must work together, but we must remember we are members of the whole world," he told Xinhua following his tour of the exhibition. "We must focus on our commitment to the well-being of the world." "Also, there are many more Malaysian companies where before there were none. Malaysian companies are also involved in exhibiting their products, especially for the military. The new technologies (on display) are fantastic. I mean, they can see things which before were too far away, but now we can track ships and everything sailing in the (distant) sea," he said. LIMA is a biennial event in Malaysia, first launched by Mahathir in 1991. It has grown into a major arms and technology expo, drawing hundreds of companies and showcasing various defense and aerospace technologies. Separately, Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia is working to strengthen border security, particularly along its long coastline, which covers the critically important maritime trade route along the Malacca Straits. He emphasized the need to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, piracy, smuggling and marine pollution. "True economic prosperity cannot be achieved without security at sea... Disruptions in supply chains, shifting geopolitics, and emerging security threats further emphasize the need for a strong and coordinated maritime defense posture. Malaysia will continue to enhance its naval and maritime enforcement capabilities to protect our national interests," he said Wednesday at the Malaysia Maritime Conference, which runs concurrently with LIMA. Among the measures are the adoption of new advanced surveillance technologies, including the deployment of autonomous unmanned vehicles, the use of artificial intelligence for data analysis and maritime threat monitoring, and the securing of the underwater cable network, both within Malaysia's waters and through cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the region's waters.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Mahathir: Law change needed for Petronas-Petros deal
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Any shift in oil and gas management between Petronas and Petros requires legal amendments approved by both the federal and Sarawak governments said former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. 'And these must be agreed upon by both the federal and state governments,' he said in his podcast. He stressed that Petronas holds exclusive rights under the Petroleum Development Act 1974 and changes can't happen without reform. 'As long as the law is in force, we can't simply allocate or separate part of it to Sarawak,' he said, suggesting Sarawak could be given a bigger role through other means. Mahathir warned that splitting management could harm Petronas's global standing, noting it's the only Malaysian company in the Fortune 500. 'If we're not careful, we may lose something extraordinary,' he said, citing Petronas's rare global reach compared to even oil giants like Saudi Aramco. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
