PM remains focused on his goal and shrugs off anti-China label


Hello Malaysians: Dr Mahathir waving to the crowd who turned up for prayers during Hari Raya Aidiladha at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad has undone his predecessor’s debt diplomacy during his five-day visit to China by axing mega projects awarded to Chinese firms.

The Prime Minister was focusing on one goal – to get the country out of huge debts – as he kept up with the hectic programmes in two Chinese cities some 1,300km apart.

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