1. Guts And Grit In The Face Of Adversity
“Guts is a commodity that is scarce in this country,” said this indefatigable leader to the press last week.
Throughout the years, Tun Dr Mahathir was levelled with criticism for his assertive leadership, with labels such as autocrat and dictator being hurled at him for his indomitable will and often hard-hitting ways of getting things done.
Yet, the statesman shrugged off the criticisms because he was motivated by a singular goal he has often repeated in his public speeches—to restore good governance and rule of law to the country. This goal sustained him through his rollercoaster journey back from retirement to once again taking the helm of the country’s administration.
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