My Father Would Be Shocked, Says Nazir Razak - The Malaysian Insider

MALAYSIAMy father would be shocked, says Nazir Razak BY THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER Published: 14 January 2015 6:59 AM Malaysia's second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak with Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad (third from right), who was his political secretary, and Tun Rahah (right). – File pic, January 14, 2015. The youngest son of Malaysia’s second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak, who died on this day 39 years ago, has called for the setting up of a national consultative council to bring Malaysians together, just as his father did after the 1969 race riots. Banker Datuk Seri Nazir Razak said this when asked by The Malaysian Insider (TMI) what message his father would convey if he could speak to Malaysians today. “I think he would say that it is time to set up another national consultative council, like he did in 1970, to discuss critical issues around preserving harmony and fostering unity amongst Malaysians,” says Nazir. “I think he would be shocked that it is 2015 and race and religion divide Malaysians even more today than during his time." Nazir was replying to questions posed to him and his other brothers, Johari, Nizam and Nazim about their father as part of a series of articles The Malaysian Insider will be publishing over the next few days to mark the death of Razak, who died of leukaemia in London in 1976, to the shock of the nation, at the age of 54. Razak and his wife Tun Rahah had five sons and the eldest is, of course, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Taking over as prime minister in 1971, Razak formed Barisan Nasional to include erstwhile opposition parties like PAS, Historians say that it was unfortunate that Razak died too soon as he was only into the fifth year of implementing key policies introduced post 1969. Despite the fact that radical policies were introduced to stabilise the country post 1969 and were opposed by some as being pro-Malays. Beijing had till then supported communist insurgencies in many southeast Asian countries.the Gerakan and SUPP as part of his national reconciliation efforts. Abroad. those who knew him well and even his political opponents say that Razak . his biggest achievement was establishing diplomatic relations with Communist China in 1974 – the first member of Asean to do so. like the New Economic Policy (NEP) and the National Education Policy that led to the conversion of the medium of instruction in national schools from English to Bahasa Malaysia. “As the most outstanding leader among our founding fathers. Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam. the basis of Malaysia as a multiracial. multi-racial one that would be to the well being of all Malaysians. says Razak . it was Tun Razak who wished our country to be the multi-religious.” he told TMI. then a young civil servant. secular state where Islam is the federal religion was not in question.was a strong advocate of moderation and multiracialism. “During their premierships from 1957 to 1981. DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang says that together with Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Hussein Onn.” says Tun Musa Hitam. democratic. Razak made sure that Malaysia stayed as a strong secular and multiracial society in the first 25 years after independence. who back in the early 1970s was deemed as a young turk of Umno and a prodigy of Razak. Another trait of Razak that was legendary was his frugality and his careful use of public money and this was something he had always impressed on his children.was an inspiration to civil servants as he led by example. we took it for granted because such was the ethics of civil service then. “As a prime minister." he says.” Tun Abdul Razak. was a busy man but he still had time for his children. “He made sure of the distinction between private funds and public funds. seen here with a young Nazir Razak. – File pic. And at that time.” says Nizam. 2015. January 14. “Spending on family was always private (money). he touched all our lives by his wonderful example. . would be the 39th . 2015. Tan Sri Abdullah (Kok Lanas) Ahmad and Tan Sri Michael Chen on their thoughts on Razak and his legacy. TMI: January 14. Lim. Ramon. Nazim and Nazir. Over the next few days TMI will be carrying the interviews with Musa.Below is the full Q&A with Johari. Nizam. Kassim Ahmad. This is one day of the year that the family locks in the calendar.anniversary of the passing of your father Tun Abdul Razak. relatives and the friends who were his contemporaries. We invite family friends. Nazir: This year it will be held at the Ar Rahah Mosque in Bangsar South. I was studying law at Lincolns Inn and it was during the . TMI: 39 years is a long time ago but what do you remember of that day in January 14. 1976. Where were you then and when were you told that the illness was terminal? Johari: I was with my father in London during his last days there. How would the family be marking the occasion? Nizam: As with every year for the last 38 years ​ we are holding tahlil prayers to mark the occasion. and the days leading to his passing? We understand the children were not aware of how ill he was. You can imagine the shock I felt when I was told by the doctor. there seem to be no reason why we had to rush there without checking into the hotel. . I was only told by the doctor a week before he died that he had been suffering from leukaemia and that he was diagnosed around September 1969. the doctors had at that time told him that he had at the most two more years left.Christmas holidays that he came to London. I remember that after he arrived. It was almost unbelievable since as far as I knew. he was never sick and to suddenly be told not only that he had leukaemia but also that he did not have much longer to live. If it was only a check-up. we went straight from the airport to the hospital and remember thinking that it was strange that we went straight to the London clinic. In fact. I was told that it was only for a checkup and I was not aware that it was for anything more serious. . Till today. He never told the family.In my naivety I asked the doctor how many more years did he have left? The doctor replied without mincing any words that it was not a matter of years or months or even weeks. He also did not want any political instability which would probably arise if other people knew of his leukaemia and that he might not live much longer. It was only a matter of days. I am not sure why he did not want the family to know but my guess is he did not want us to worry. This might also indicate to him that he might not have longer to live and might adversely affect him. The doctor told us not to discuss with him as he might be upset that we had been told. He kept working right up to the end and did not stop to take time off as many people would have if they were suffering from a terminal disease. We had some memorable days in London with many walks in the parks and nostalgic visits to his favourite restaurants and shops. studying in England. . I​was taken aback when I saw him alight from the plane. We were excited when we received the news of our father coming to London during our Christmas holidays for a rest. My mother's sudden appearance was not a surprise and did not set off any alarm bells. I did not have any plans for Christmas except to stay in London so his visit was a welcome treat. After he was discharged.Nizam: ​ I was 17 at the time. I thought everything was going to be normal. My father was hospitalised for some days. He looked terribly gaunt and not at all well but as we had been told he had been unwell and was coming to rest. I thought this was a normal 'sick and then recover' situation. My father actually followed me to buy a present. . Like any child I didn't want to consider any eventuality other than a recovery.In less than a week after his discharge he had a relapse and was readmitted to the hospital. One unforgettable incident when he was out of hospital was his insistence on buying me a present which was unusual because buying things for the children was normally my mother's domain. he passed away. I eventually settled for a squash racquet. Needless to say this racquet is treasured and has never been used. Little did I know that this was his "farewell" present. I was by his side when he passed away as it was my 'shift' early that morning. However his condition steadily worsened and within a few days after being told he was seriously ill. It was then that I was taken aside by the doctor who informed me that my father was seriously ill. He had bought something for everyone. we were breaking family protocol that said we only get to . Then one day I was told to pack my bags as he (Tun Razak) wanted to see me. I remember being left at home alone for a long time while he was being treated in London but I had no inkling of how ill he was. and I was going all the way to London. A few days before he died. and that Najib and I would be flying that night itself. However when I was to postpone my return back to school when term started I realised that it was more serious than I had thought. Initially I was thrilled as I had never been overseas. neither was I told that it was terminal.Nazim: I was unaware of the seriousness of the illness. Nazir: I was 9 years old. I became a little worried when it dawn on me that something must be very wrong. Najib came back to KL so even more reason not to think of the worst. I still did not think he was dying. TMI: What was Tun Razak like as a father. politician and prime minister? Johari: He was a loving but stern father who emphasised the importance of studying and getting a good job.travel overseas after turning 10. He sent us to boarding school so that we could learn to stand on our own two feet. But. He was always very busy but had time to talk to me whenever I asked him any question. Then some hours later. He told us to always be humble and to help other less fortunate people. I was in complete shock. before we left for the airport. I was next to him and listened as he reacted to the news that Dad had died. the phone rang for Najib. He always felt that we might be spoilt staying at home with so many servants and other people being nice to us because we were the children of the prime minister. . He charted my education and that became a target for me to complete them in the years to come. Holidays did not always present good opportunities to spend time with him because there were always an entourage of people who followed him on trips and as a young child/teenager I was always in the "background". my father​ always kept a watchful eye over me especially on my academic performance. Quality time with him was limited though but we tried to make the most of what we had which was normally the lunches and dinners when he ate at home and post-dinner family time. TMI: What were the values that he as a father tried to inculcate into you as his son? . Nazim: As a father he was caring and was always very concerned about our well being and most of all our studies.Nizam: Despite being very busy as a prime minister. He never missed a report card. Nizam: My way of learning his values was to observe the things he stood for. hard work and frugality were some of the more important values I learnt from his conduct in life and in politics. I can never forget how careful he always was with government spending on himself and family. Spending on family was always private.Johari: To work hard. Humility. He made sure of the distinction between private funds and public funds.​ He never forgot where he came from and the hardship he had gone through. simplicity. to be humble and to respect and help other people. His ultimate purpose was to uplift and improve the quality of life of the people. Additionally. my father never forgot that he was there to serve the people. honesty. He sent me at a young age to study in England because he knew that was the way I . TMI: As his son. I do try to live up to his values and to inculcate the same values in my children.could grow up without being sheltered and having an easy life. sports or the positions he served in. as a son. how are you trying to live up to those values now that you are a father with children of your own. be it studies. and with responsibilities of your own whether in private or public service? Johari: Of course. determination and above all his loyalty and hard work. honesty and hard work. . Nazim: He always stressed the importance and value of education. strong discipline. Nazim: I try to measure up to his dedication. He was passionate about his work and passionate about his goals in life. He always undertook his tasks very seriously. Nizam: Given that I was very young at that time (17) it would have been inappropriate to discuss serious national issues with me. did he ever talk about his job and what he was trying to do and achieve for the country? Johari: We were a relatively young family. In any case I was away studying in London from the age of 13 so there was . We did listen to many discussions that took place in the house when other people were present. We also talked to his advisers and others working with him and by talking to them we learnt about his job and what he was trying to achieve for the country.TMI: As the prime minister. He did not discuss his job directly with us as he wanted us to concentrate on our studies and not be distracted by political issues. your dad was obviously a very busy man but on the occasions when there was family time. saying that he didn't care if we didn't get colour TV in Malaysia as long as Malaysians remained in control of its own destiny. It was obvious that he did not agree with the terms of the aid. I was 11 at that time and I remember he told me that fighting had broken out in the streets. He was furious. The second again an upsetting incident.not much occasion to do so even when I was older and able to understand national issues better. He was very upset at what had happened. I do remember two occasions when he talked to me on national issues. The first was during the May 1969 incident. concerned an aid that was offered to the country. TMI: Your father took over as prime minister in the aftermath of the 1969 race riots and one of the first things he did was to stitch together a new coalition in . He just couldn't fathom how the situation could have deteriorated to that extent. When he had dictatorial powers in the aftermath of May 13th he chose to return power to Parliament as soon as possible even though many people around him tried to convince him to maintain NOC rule. It is now 39 years and society has changed (and). He was a democrat.Barisan Nasional by bringing in parties that were in opposition to the Alliance e. the People’s Progressive Party. Parti Gerakan. . He formed a bigger coalition of parties with BN as a legitimate way of lessening political tensions while preserving parliamentary democracy. just to name a few. Do you have any thoughts about this? Nazim: The coalition was the best solution in the aftermath of the riots.. The coalition that he founded is today under a lot of stress and facing a lot of challenges..g. Nazir: It was a very different time and set of challenges. PAS. SUPP. the world has changed. Their welfare was his priority. His thoughts were always for the people.I think he would have realised that the BN formula would change and evolve over time. I believe that he had hoped that in 20 years (by 1990) the NEP experiment would have succeeded in eradicating poverty and closing the wealth disparity between races. Politics took a backseat for him. His focus was on the development of the country. He abhorred corruption and self-aggrandisement. TMI: How do you think your father would be remembered by Malaysians 39 years after his death? What do you think will be his enduring legacy? Johari: As an honest man who worked tirelessly and selflessly for the country. Nizam: Of his many achievements. I believe rural development is his . and create the foundations for more conventional democratic politics. Nazir: Tun Razak should be remembered for dedicating his life to the nation. He was not interested in personal material gain and was in fact even more frugal when it came to government finances. When he knew he was dying. the strategies and institutions he put in place​ have continued and endured long after his death. So. He has been aptly dubbed the Father of Development. Hence of all the titles accorded to former leaders. The restoration of democracy and uniting the country after 1969 and the formation of Barisan Nasional were his two other major achievements. even those who disagree with his politics or policies tend to respect the person. his was "Bapa Pembangunan". Although prime ministers since then have not placed as much emphasis on rural development as he had done.most enduring. He was deputy PM from . he pushed himself harder at work. he had groomed a cadre of very capable leaders. Musa. to forming Asean. he was the key figure behind so much of what happened in the first 19 years of Malaysia's life – from rural development to education. and even though he died suddenly. Badawi. Thong Yaw Hong. to negotiating peace with Indonesia. I think it is also important to recognise that he left a great legacy of leaders for the future. Navaratnam. what message do you think he . TMI: If your father could speak to the people of Malaysia today. Razaleigh. but under Tunku's leadership style the DPM was like a chief operating officer in today's corporate parlance.independence until he became PM. He spotted and groomed the likes of Mahathir. Truly great leaders ensure their organisations succeed after they are gone. Rafidah and Keng Yaik in politics and Zain Azraai. Therefore. Sarji and Azizan in the civil service. I think he would be shocked that it is 2015 and race and religion divide Malaysians even more today than during his time. the politicians and those who are in positions of power? Nazir: I think he would say that it is time to set up another national consultative council.3K 331 Google + 8 9 11  Print Comments 73 (http://www. Share with others Like 4.com//malaysia/article/my-father-would-be-shocked-says-nazirrazak#idc-container) Sort by: Date Rating Last Activity Login . like he did in 1970.will convey to us – the people. to discuss critical issues around preserving harmony and fostering unity amongst Malaysians. – January 14.3k 40.themalaysianinsider. 2015. com/people/Juztiz_Bao) · 1 day ago -54 Juztiz_Bao (http://intensedebate.com/people/highhorse4444) 151p Great man who left too soon.com/signup) now to comment.com/people/ChuaTK) · +38 147p 1 day ago Seriously what use are all these talks.com/people/ashomarb) · 1 day ago +100 ashomarb (http://intensedebate. Tun Razak deserve the respect and honourable place in our history.com/people/hohoho2u) 142p You think only your father will be shocked? We are all shocked and nobody is giving a damn.com/people/hohoho2u) · 8 hours ago +8 hohoho2u (http://intensedebate. no matter what his offsprings did long after he died. Reply 1 reply · active 3 hours ago Report (http://intensedebate. What has he done than to keep quiet? Report Reply (http://intensedebate. sad we r left with only his shadow.Login or signup (http://intensedebate. Najib doesn't seem to be shocked at all? Isn't he responsible for the current problems.com/people/Dapman) · 1 day ago +148 Dap man (http://intensedebate. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/highhorse4444) · 1 day ago +35 highhorse4444 (http://intensedebate. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/Juztiz_Bao) -96p Its nice to know that we did have some honest and capable leaders in our history. Report Reply (http://intensedebate. nostalgic? Reply Report .com/people/Dapman) 153p But Razak's son. (http://intensedebate.com/people/ashomarb) 139p Tun Abdul Razak will be shocked to see racism & extremism & the zero tolerance by certain muslims towards non Muslims not to forget the 'Allah' issue which is laughable as it's stated clearly in the Quran that 'Allah' is for all.com/people/ChuaTK) ChuaTK (http://intensedebate. shock there. all we have is just hope that is diminishing as time passes. Suffice to say.com/people/cktai6137) 125p Shock here.com/people/Bodoh101) · 1 day ago +42 Bodoh101 (http://intensedebate. they should haul Najib and demand that he takes steps to bring about a transformation and weed out corruption. with a huge mansion in London? Reply 1 reply · active 20 hours ago Report (http://intensedebate. I hope your father will come to you in a dream . and guide you along these difficult times in Malaysia.com/people/Singhkris) 149p HOw Tun Razak get such a weak son known as Najib? Reply 2 replies · active 20 hours ago Report (http://intensedebate. .com/people/cktai6137) · 20 hours ago +6 cktai6137 (http://intensedebate. Pitiful that he did not learn from such a capable role model otherwise his prime minister ship would be soectacular.com/people/BolehBoleh) 149p I guess Najib Razak did not learn anything from his father. give you courage to act. and most of all.com/people/white_lilies) · 1 day ago +10 white_lilies (http://intensedebate. the regime has done worse than the British's divide and rule policy? Reply Report (http://intensedebate.com/people/white_lilies) 132p I am more shock that Najib's brothers are indifferent about the whole thing.com/people/Davidota) David (http://intensedebate. give you wisdom to do the right things for Malaysia to be peaceful and happy and proerous.com/people/Davidota) · +6 159p 20 hours ago It's even shocking that there are 47% of Malaysians would still vote for regime that made this nation so divided. Reply 2 replies · active 20 hours ago Report (http://intensedebate. hey. If they are sincere and truthful.com/people/Bodoh101) 147p PM Najib.com/people/BolehBoleh) · 1 day ago +56 BolehBoleh (http://intensedebate.(http://intensedebate. extremism.com/people/Singhkris) · 1 day ago +55 Singhkris (http://intensedebate. cronyism. Reply 1 reply · active 20 hours ago Report (http://intensedebate. Alas. and poof!! i believe there was an article that one of the brothers also made use of Najib as a finance minister to further his interest. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.Shocked he. Reply Report . One phone call would have been suffice to get the lawyer going to the police.com/people/Trusstedd) 78p More than a perfect vision is needed to see the importance of the rural development in curtailing the ruralurban migration. we all sit down and sort out our problems.com/profiles/sputjam) 107p · 1 day ago (http://intensedebate. sure there is pro and anti gomen movement. irrespective of race and religion to complete our tasks. Reply 1 reply · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate. unsurprisingly it is a rare events in most of the major cities in the peninsula.com/people/Gotrob_real) 135p Wonder if Nazir's late father Tun Razak would be shocked to know that at present day PDRM sends 20 police personnel to pick up one miserable lawyer but the Ministry of Resources and the Ministry of Finance must seriously look into this as it's a WASTE OF PUBLIC FUNDS to send a big force to do a small job. shocked she.com/people/Trusstedd) · 1 day ago -3 Trusstedd (http://intensedebate. Report Reply -59 sputjam (http://intensedebate. but when there is a project to complete.com/profiles/sputjam) I think I am living in a dreamland because i do not see any racial divide.com/people/samng2) samng2 (http://intensedebate. Wonder what went in the heads of the planners or was it designed to give an impact to the legal fraternity.com/people/YuvaN07) · 1 day ago Subhas Chandra Bose (http://intensedebate.com/people/YuvaN07) -77 -116p pls respect his contribute for the nation..com/people/Gotrob_real) · 1 day ago +334 Gotrob_real (http://intensedebate. Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein lebih dikenali sebagai Bapa Pembangunan Malaysia oleh rakyat yang menyanjunginya kerana jasa dan sumbangan beliau untuk kemakmuran dan kemajuan rakyat serta negara Malaysia.. At the end.. shoik sendiri..com/people/samng2) · +44 136p 1 day ago You father would have told Najib to always honor his words and not to simply go globe trotting with the rakyat's money. squatters which are used to be the common pictures in all the developing worlds. With that. Reply 2 replies · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate. Report Reply (http://intensedebate. Mahathir. We were way ahead of others in this region in almost everything. rise in corruption. abused the government machinery to suppress and oppress the people. the longest serving PM who ruled with iron fists. I have this to add to the long list of achievements under the late Tun Razak.com/people/busukbelacan) 141p Report +89 . He fragmented the labour movement. drop in education and security. he was careful in not using tax payers and public money for personal needs. Today we look pathetic and is slipping behind others. What legacies will Najib leave behind.com/people/aruna_51) 153p Certainly Tun Abdul Razak has a place in the hearts of millions of people. NONE! Then comes Tun Dr. He also pushed the unification of the labour movement into national unions in which labour had a much more unified voice in society. Dr M was sacked by Tunku Abdul Rahman but it was Tun Razak who brought Dr M back to UMNO.com/people/busukbelacan) · 1 day ago busukbelacan (http://intensedebate. It is sad where we are today. If Tun Razak has the foresight and sincerely wanting to unite the country.com/profiles/stchew) 143p · 1 day ago (http://intensedebate.com/people/Mestizo77) 168p Don't forget the PM that cause most damage and created this racial and religion divide was Dr M. many allege that he was partly instrumental for the May 13 1969 racial clashes that killed and maimed thousands. it goes without saying that he was also the unifying force behind the peace and harmony that prevailed for years after this deadly clash. DS Najib who lives and survives under dark shadows of scandals. he would have a heart attack if he knew about his daughter in law using the ggovernment jet as if it is her own private jet and that his son allowed hef to do so. Though. he would not have promoting someone as racist as Dr M into his leadership team.com/people/aruna_51) · 1 day ago +86 aruna_51 (http://intensedebate. Naturally after Dr M.com/people/TunTanSri1) 138p If Tun Abdul Razak is still alive today. abuse of power and lavishly spending public money at the misery of the people. Reply 3 replies · active 1 day ago (http://intensedebate. As stated by his sons. build world class infrastructures and left the nation with third world socio-economic development and racially divided. ideals and legacies with his eldest son and serving PM.com/profiles/stchew) I wonder what the eldest son of Tun Razak would have said !! Reply 2 replies · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate.com/people/Mestizo77) · 1 day ago +245 Mestizo77 (http://intensedebate. desires.com/people/TunTanSri1) · 1 day ago +48 TunTanSri1 (http://intensedebate.e. glory and wants. I believe the race and religion divide were blown up to hide the real problem face in this country i.(http://intensedebate. Compare these values. Report Reply +221 stchew (http://intensedebate. Tun Razak is a legend in his own rights and has a place in history. things get worst. Reply 1 reply · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate. ? He know the truth. for that globe-trotting jet have flown off! .. the political treachery that followed that period have ingrained bitter lessons to the non-BN coalition partners of letting BNist-UMNOist free policy reign in this Age of Corrupt Imbecility.com/people/Rottenfishhead) · 1 day ago +254 Rottenfishhead (http://intensedebate. Now even KPop is haram . Report Reply (http://intensedebate.. Actions are needed.com/people/ManaLogik) · 1 day ago +32 ManaLogik (http://intensedebate. They think there is still credibility in UMNO.. Our endless possibilities !!!! Report Reply (http://intensedebate. Report Reply (http://intensedebate. Razak did not earn the love and the admiration like the Tunku but instead. wrong judgement and erratic.com/people/ManaLogik) 139p Malaysian has been shocked for more than 20 years .com/people/dugem) 114p The children of the father of racism actually think that their late old man would be shocked? Give me a break! Tun M was a pet of this man and one the henchmen and architects behind the god forsaken NEP that allowed a group of robbers to emerge at the top of the pile with ease. but the credits have been frittered away far too much..com/people/dugem) · 1 day ago +20 crux decussata (http://intensedebate. in fact.com/people/Guballu) Guballu (http://intensedebate. The unbelievable incompetency of BNist-UMNOist rule have left them bankrupt of any meaningful leadership role in a 'national consultative council'. He knows who caused it..com/people/Guballu) · +30 128p 1 day ago More words would not mean anything without admission of liability and responsibility by Najib.com/people/FNH) FNH (http://intensedebate.. unproven economic stewardship ! Report Reply (http://intensedebate..After masterminding the race riots with that hard-core megalomaniac Harun and forcing the helpless Tunku to give up his PM post.. And continue to do so. forging a path to destruction by recalling Mahathir back ! What we see today are the results of his short-sighted view of race relationship..com/people/FNH) 138p · 1 +19 day ago One garners the impression from the late PM's sons that they confuse history with contemporary reality when they believe rehashing their father's solutions to be a prudent step to solve the current political climate. Reply 1 reply · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate. with never ending issues & even more brainless ways continue to be stirred up .com/people/Rottenfishhead) 140p Shock? What an understatement? May 13 riot. com/people/aifreakingyo995) · 1 day ago +109 OMG! (http://intensedebate.com/people/hakkaking) 143p The first 3 PMs were wonderful.com/people/kris1955) · 1 day ago +28 kris1955 (http://intensedebate.com/people/anobrainer) 150p Self interests and insincere 'progress' of umno-bn towards a fallacy vision after 45 years.com/people/kris1955) 136p not too late to acknowledge the shock.com/people/NoGoSchool) 132p Wayang Reply Report . The journalist Subky Latiff alleges in Dr Kua Kia Soong's book on May13th that the riots were orchestrated by unknown elements within a political party. Tun Razak's emphasis on rural development was in the right direction at alleviating the plight of the poor rural Malays.Report Reply (http://intensedebate. But it was Dr Mahathir's decisive action in moving out of just commodity crops into manufacturing coupled with oil & gas bonanza that got us the more diversified economy we have now. It seems almost fashionable for eminent people to express "shock that it is 2015 and race and religion divide Malaysians even more today than during X's time. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/hakkaking) · 1 day ago +16 hakkaking (http://intensedebate.com/people/aifreakingyo995) 129p It is unfortunate that the reins of power were officially handed over from Tunku to Razak in 1970 or 1971 following the May 13th riots." What do you expect with a flawed constitution that is revered as Holy Writ and considered just as unchangeable? Reply 1 reply · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate. Today the public/private concept has no standing. Report Reply (http://intensedebate. Hence a divided nation looking unity and cohesiveness.com/people/NoGoSchool) · 1 day ago +31 NoGoSchool (http://intensedebate. but it would be more shocking if our leader does not take actions to amend the situation Report Reply (http://intensedebate. After that the political dynamic changed to 'what is mine is mine and what is yours is also mine'. The fact is that Tun Razak was the beneficiary of the social upheaval caused by hidden hands.com/people/anobrainer) · 1 day ago +31 weRscrewed (http://intensedebate. he abhorred corruption and self-aggrandisement".com/people/lawrence_cjlee) 146p My father would be shocked too.com/people/cktai6137) · 1 day ago +69 cktai6137 (http://intensedebate..com/people/seecube) 147p "...com/people/nofaham) 141p i'm just wondering what would Najib say if he's in the same interview.the way Najib runs the country Report Reply (http://intensedebate. legendary was his frugality and his careful use of public money . Reply 1 reply · active 1 day ago Report (http://intensedebate..com/people/SiamBgglTokEput) 130p I don't think he'll be shocked if he's alive today . .. What for ? All the sweet dreams and promises ! Previous generation performance has nothing to do with present generation performance.com/people/SiamBgglTokEput) · 1 day ago +62 SiamBgglTokEput (http://intensedebate..or "my father taught me a lesson from May 13 1969 ???" Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/lawrence_cjlee) · 1 day ago +62 lawrence_cjlee (http://intensedebate.introduced racists policies and removed English as the medium of instruction with Rahman.com/people/1Jonah) 145p Comelahhh.... my fathers felt that to spend Govt money on jets..... With due respect to the senior.... Wanyu beef and Pradas is OK ???". Rings. "No!...com/people/seecube) · 1 day ago +29 seecube (http://intensedebate...(http://intensedebate. Report Reply (http://intensedebate..this Razak fellow removed the Tengku.this Bollywood sob story is not right from a political perspective..guess the present lot would be shocked wouldn't they? And what about the sex scandals?He'd be shocked alright! Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/nofaham) · 1 day ago +23 nofaham (http://intensedebate....com/people/1Jonah) · 1 day ago +60 Pekan Mari (http://intensedebate..com/people/cktai6137) 125p .. After all he's the one that toppled the " liberal " Tunku and masterminded the NEP .. what happened? Who was the govt after that caused all this? Report Reply (http://intensedebate. Right wing groups can call for bloodshed and yet nothing done by police.com/people/abu_bin_bangang) · 1 day ago +20 abu_bin_bangang (http://intensedebate.. Time people realise the smoke they are creating.neither are my neighbors and friends. Reply Report (http://intensedebate..com/people/marvin_jkt) 139p Every PM that came up has his personal agenda.com/people/aine14) · 1 +29 135p day ago Never mind your father.com/people/ubikayu3) 141p The DIVIDE was done by those in power to try to hold on to power..no....com/people/leealex24) 134p So. Reply Report (http://intensedebate..com/people/aine14) aine14 (http://intensedebate.who will be shocked! Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/profiles/kookymonsta) · 1 day ago (http://intensedebate.Razak will forever be seen as the Father of Racial Division in Malaysia.com/people/leealex24) · 1 day ago +16 leealex24 (http://intensedebate. Its a matter of how ruthless and how far they go to achieve it. Reply Report .. no. we are shocked too and we have to live with it! Report Reply +51 kooky (http://intensedebate..com/people/abu_bin_bangang) 127p i am not shocked....my father also not shocked. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/marvin_jkt) · 1 day ago +55 marvin_jkt (http://intensedebate.. It is very obvious.com/people/ubikayu3) · 1 day ago +112 ubikayu3 (http://intensedebate.com/profiles/kookymonsta) 119p Dinner time between all the brothers must be interesting. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/Rottenfishhead) · 1 day ago +202 Rottenfishhead (http://intensedebate..com/people/luckylemak) · 1 day ago +62 luckylemak (http://intensedebate.. Looking forward to TMI’s interview with Mukhriz and Mokhzani soon.com/people/Refired007) · 1 day ago +28 Refired007 (http://intensedebate. I dont know about others. If there is another May 13.com/people/luckylemak) 146p Nazim. Report Reply 1 2 Next » . Report Reply (http://intensedebate.com/people/osai1939) 139p Good let us get into a talk-fest while the nation slides further down the sink hole.com/people/Rottenfishhead) 140p We are shocked that they are shocked..com/people/osai1939) · 1 day ago +65 osai1939 (http://intensedebate. most know it also but don't want to act on it but instead believe in untruth for their self interests... you don't know what you are talking about. Report Reply (http://intensedebate.he will setup another NEP to further divides Malaysian.com/people/Refired007) -139p He is telling the truth.com/people/wirebug) +70 132p · 1 day ago Yea yea. The biggest loser is UMNO and GLCs themselves.com/people/wirebug) wirebug (http://intensedebate. Say like next week? Report Reply (http://intensedebate. but this is what happening isnt it? 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