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“We need an opposition to remind us if we are making mistakes. When you are not opposed you think everything you do is right.”

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Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad, born on July 10, 1925, is a former Prime Minister of Malaysia. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape, leading Malaysia to rapid economic and social development. more

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