Dr Mahathir, the last titan of Asia


Dr Mahathir delivers his keynote address during the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Singapore on Nov 13, 2018. – AP

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): In one of his most famous lines, Shakespeare wrote, "some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em".

Many of today's most powerful persons belong to one of these three categories. Some were born with exceptional capabilities and magnetic charisma, carrying in their bosom a burning vision for their communities.

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