Part 8: Look East or Look Within
Not many people were surprised when Dr Mahathir revived his Look East Policy. He has always admired the Japanese work …
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Part 7: Rethinking race
In many ways, we are several different people groups living together in the same space, coming together when we must …
Part 6: Divided we stand
Deng Xiaoping once remarked to a visiting Malaysian delegation that if China could find a way to unleash the natural …
Part 5: The Proton saga
When Dr Mahathir arrived in China to begin his official visit in 1985, China produced a mere 5,200 passenger …
Part 4: Durians & technology
Thanks to Dr Mahathir’s vision, Malaysia took an early lead in IT with MIMOS, the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), Cyberjaya …
Part 3 – Vision & leadership
Malaysia’s story during those same 33 years, on the other hand, was largely one of missed opportunities and wasted years. …
Part 2: China’s rise to power
When Mahathir touched down in China last month, the China he was visiting was a vastly different one than the …
Malaysia & China: 33 years that shaped history
Part 1 – 1985 in perspective Watching the television coverage of Dr Mahathir arriving in Beijing last month on his …
Disquiet in Beijing, Frustration in Putrajaya
During his visit to Beijing last month, Dr Mahathir reached an understanding of sorts with the Chinese leadership on …
Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!
Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Malaysians!
