Mahathir Mohamad Quotes
born 1925
Also known as: Mahathir bin Mohamad, Mahathir bin Mohamed
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We are quite sure that the prices of all manufactured products that developing countries have to buy will continue to rise even when fuel prices go down.
The poor countries are close to any one of them [superpowers] not because they care for the patron of the moment, it is simply because they have no choice.
We are heavily dependent on external services in shipping, and the rising freight charges are an additional burden to the balance of payments of ASEAN countries.
The dadah problem in a sinister way is very democratic in that it does not discriminate against religion, racial descent, or socio-economic background of a person.
The various exchanges located in the developed countries literally manipulate prices in order to make a profit for the brokers, the dealers, the speculators and others.
Technology is not an end in itself. It is a means to an end. And that end is the achievement of economic goals which in turn are to serve social and political purposes.
Despite the talk and widespread publicity on foreign assistance, be they official development aid or foreign direct investment, we have all along been depending on ourselves.
ASEAN's approach to the solution of the Kampuchean problem is aimed at establishing a sovereign, independent and neutral Kampuchea respected and guaranteed by the great powers.
While France may not be among Malaysia's major trading partners, she has participated in and contributed to our economic development in the past and continues to do so presently.
ASEAN's commitment transcends limited and localised national outlooks, and so renders possible a more daring programme for the future based on a peaceful and stable Southeast Asia.
Canada-ASEAN relations can become the model of cooperation between a developed country and a group of developing countries, based on partnership on equal terms and common interest.
We in Malaysia too see the need for the injection of greater assistance to the South Pacific island countries so as to enable them to build up their national resilience and independence.
Towards this end, we would urge that France, a country which has historical links with countries in this region, to contribute positively to the political solution of the Kampuchean issue.
Malaysia which is the leading producer of a number of important raw materials such as rubber, tin, palm oil and tropical timber, is hard hit as a result of greatly reduced export earnings.
The West is no longer a suitable model. They have lost their drive. They still want the good life but are not prepared to face the realities of a world market which they can no longer dominate.
The credibility of the United Nations is at stake. The United Nations must regain its credibility.
The government cannot succeed without full cooperation from both the public and private sectors.
We should not delay our work for the purpose of procuring bribes. What is not rightfully ours should not be taken.
Your Excellency's visit which is the first by a Prime Minister of the Netherlands is indeed an honour for Malaysia.
For us in Malaysia, the dadah problem is still our number one enemy. As a security problem, it will be given priority.