Word: mahathir
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...used to support Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad because he dared to do things contrary to popular belief, making Malaysia a force to be reckoned with [BUSINESS, Oct. 12]. But like a cat cornered in a cage, Mahathir has turned into a belligerent and cruel dictator. He seriously misread the Malaysian public in trying to get rid of his deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, by unjust means. Many of us had backed Mahathir because Anwar supported him, and we waited patiently with Anwar for a peaceful transition of power between the two men. But now such a thing is no longer...
...Mahathir is the bravest leader in Asia. He is able to speak his mind and articulate his vision for his country. He has declared in no uncertain terms his feelings and intentions. Mahathir has support here in South Africa, a country ravaged by the effects of so-called globalization. Here the man in the street is literally a man in the street, having seen his home taken away from him through mortgage foreclosure and unemployment that are the result of market manipulation. SABER AHMED JAZBHAY Durban, South Africa...
...think Mahathir's decision for Malaysia to sever its ties with the world's economies will result in neighboring Asian countries deeply affected by the current crisis jumping on the bandwagon. This was a crucial maneuver to avert further deterioration of Malaysia's economy, now near collapse. SANCHO A. SANTILLAN JR. Quezon City, the Philippines...
...fully support Mahathir's recent plans to put the country's economy back in order. But in addition, Malaysians are receptive to a more open society, in particular to a greater degree of press freedom and judicial independence. EE YEW CHAI Kuala Lumpur...
...hope the new economic measures put in place by Mahathir will work, but frankly, I don't think they will. On the contrary, they could be a death warrant for prosperity. The reason is simple: until now Malaysia has had a relatively open economy, depending heavily on foreign investments as a spur to growth. Restrictions on capital represent a heavy blow to Malaysia's already ailing economy. NAME WITHHELD ON REQUEST Penang, Malaysia...