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Now, even with seemingly limited influence and no power in the administration of the government, he has single handedly brought down his hand-picked successor just as he brought down his Deputy in 1998. Bravo old man, you still have it in you.
First he thought Abdullah is the right man for the job; this thought-to-be innocent government worker for life, who before this was over looked for the fact that he was the Home Minister that used the ISA to detained many Malaysians involved in anti-establishment acts.
Then Mahathir regrets. He regrets hand-picking this man because he saw his influence wane somewhat. He saw his projects falter and his vision of Mahathir-Malaysia going down the drain. He saw, reforms being 'planned'. Reform is a slap on this guy's face because reforms indicates, his perfect legacy of success in Malaysia is not perfect after all.
In fact he knew it wasn't perfect. People have told him many times before: You breed cronyism, you corrupt the judiciary, you intervene in institutions you are not supposed to intervene, you are sacrificing the education to raise zombies and yes mans, you ignore the rural folks, you do this and that (negative). These comments bleeds his ears thus he shuts these critics up.
The harshes critic which he failed to shut is Abdullah, but that only happened later. Through the promise of reforms, Mahathir is seen to be corrupt in the public eye. If not him then it is his skidmarks. What he left behind, his legacy.
At the time he planned his retirement, Mahathir had no one to choose from. His best worker was jailed by his own doing. The only other person is Najib who was young and had not done anything during his tenure in the many posts he held. So he had to go with Abdullah.
Then Najib turns his back on Mahathir. Ignoring his pleas to step up his own efforts to bring down Abdullah. Najib as usual, followed his superior,not wanting to take risks so as not to jeopardise his slow but sure rise in government.
Mahathir began his freaking crazy and non-sensical endorsement scheme. He endorses everyone who even says a word of discontent towards Abdullah. Muhyiddin was his pick, Rais Yatim and also Ku Li his former nemesis turned pawn. Heck if Tsu Koon were Malay and in UMNO Mahathir would have endorsed him.
His efforts and endorse crazy attitude, though at first seemed like a senile old grumpy man trying to shoot like crazy, was in fact a plan to destablize the mentality and loyalty of Najib. With Mahathir having a big influence in UMNO still, Najib knows it is Mahathir whom he has to please.
The only problem with Mahathir endorsing the other candidates is that the other candidates were too afraid to challenge for the top post. Najib does not feel threatened. But with Mahathir openly endorsing the Ku Li-Muhyiddin team at one point in time, Najib knows a challenge is at hand. Ku Li have always stated his intention to fight for the top post. Najib felt threatened.
Najib talked to Pak Lah, and now Pak Lah wants to retire. Probably he knows that with Najib not backing him up, or unable to back him up, his days are numbered..
Mahathir won.
Now he endorses Najib and Muhyiddin as the top two in the country. Just months ago he said Najib was not fit to be the Prime Minister. Even saying Rais Yatim is the better candidate. Just months ago he said Muhyiddin is the best, and now he only puts him second best. He endorsed Ku Li before, and now doesn't even consider his existence. Sorry Ku Li, you've been punk'd!
Mahathir have always vacated that seat for Najib after all. It is Abdullah's reform that side tracked him a little. His grand plan of Mahathir-Malaysia might still be on track. With Najib at the helm, expect the same. When was the last time Najib spoke about reforms? He speaks Mahathir. He walks Mahathir. He plans Mahathir.Now Mahathir says, “There are several former MPs and experts whose advice he should seek to run the country”.. Translation: I'll gladly be your adviser (behind the door dominator) should you get the chance to run the country.
With Mukhriz looking set to land the top youth post, expect the same Malaysia for another 30 years.
However, Abdullah's delay in retiring from his post is good because it gives ample time for Anwar to complete his promised toppling. Here's hoping it happens.
Peace :)