Building a better Malaysia


Calling a spade a spade: Adenan’s logic and practicality in justifying contested policies is to be admired. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

IS Tan Sri Adenan Satem for real? That’s a common question many in peninsular Malaysia are asking.

For me, this question really reflects how far Malaysia has gone astray from the ideals of nationhood that our founding fathers had envisioned to enable this multi­ethnic country to survive and thrive.

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