Mahathir Mohamad
@chedetofficial · Asia
Mahathir Mohamad is followed by Storyz World for government and public service coverage connected to Malaysia in the Asia chapter.
𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔 1. I feel compelled to offer a few thoughts on the proposal to discontinue LIMA in Langkawi. 2. It is not merely a matter of my feelings; more importantly, the question is whether LIMA is not still a marketable “brand.” 3. This means that we have spent decades working to raise the LIMA brand or name internationally, and fundamentally it has been accepted. 4. Proof of this is the presence of international defense companies. 5. If we find shortcomings in LIMA, then we should improve it. 6. If there is a major need for another related exhibition that LIMA is unable to accommodate, hold another, more targeted exhibition. DR. MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD 3 September 2026
Translated from Malay𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 1. I wanted to comment on what is happening in Malaysia and the world today. 2. But I find it very difficult. 3. There are too many strange things happening. And mostly they are not good for mankind. 4. Firstly, there are two unnecessary wars. But tens of thousands of people are being killed nevertheless. The deaths, the wounded, the losses of property, the losses are enormous. And no one does anything. There is nothing gained. 5. Then we have an elected leader of a country being arrested by another country. 6. Then we have assassinations of leaders not at war with the assassin country. 7. Then suddenly a country is attacked and the leader killed. That started a war. Now the aggressive country bomb and rocket that country. That country bomb and rocket the bases of the aggressor in several countries. 8. The reason for the bombing and rocketing is because these are the bases from which attacks are carried out. 9. Then Israel occupies a part of another country. Then claim this country was harbouring terrorists. 10. And many more incidents needing to be commented upon. 11. The world is in a state of turmoil. 12. Governments cannot function. The people challenge the authorities with street demonstrations by hundreds of thousands and even millions. 13. Then there are countries striving to become democratic. Civil wars break out. The countries became unstable. 14. The war-genocide of Gaza by Israel continues. Even during the ceasefire, the Israelis bomb and rocket Gaza. By now 73,000 Gazans have been killed. 15. The whole city of Gaza has been reduced to rubble. But the Gazans still try to live a normal life. 16. They actually organised sports events such as the marathon, football, karate classes. They change their occupation, becoming stall-holders and opening shops. 17. There is a war between Ukraine and Russia – a silly war as Ukraine cannot defeat Russia. But thousands die, whole cities destroyed. 18. At home it is no better. There are many court cases. Funny judgements are made. People committing small crimes are punished. Those stealing millions are freed and appointed to high posts. 19. Funny leaders lead many countries. They also make funny decisions. 20. And so, it goes on. Endless events happen. Nobody seems to care. DR MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD 24 August 2026