The Malays are spiritually inclined, tolerant and easy-goin… - Mahathir Mohamad

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The Malays are spiritually inclined, tolerant and easy-going. The non-Malays, and especially the Chinese, are materialistic, aggressive and have an appetite for work. For equality to come about, it is necessary that these strikingly contrasting races adjust to each other.

Mahathir Mohamad

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About Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad (born 10 July 1925) is a Malaysian politician who was the country's Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003 and 2018 to 2020.

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Native Name: Mahathir bin Mohama

Alternative Names: Father of Modern Malaysia • Che Det • 4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia • Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad • Chedet • YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad • Tun Dr Mahathir • Mahathir bin Mohamad • Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad • Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad • Dr Mahathir Mohamad • Dr. Mahathir • Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad • Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad • Mahathir Mohamed • Datuk Seri Mahathir bin Mohamed • Tun Mahathir • Mahathir bin Muhammad • Mohamed Mahathir

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