Prime Ministers Of Malaysia

"We pledge to continue this friendly and cooperative relationship for mutual benefits."

"Often times we disagree on methods but that should not blind us to the fact that essentially we seek the same objectives: a peaceful and stable international environment based on justice and equality for all nations."

"Small though we may be, we intend to actively participate in the political and economic life of the comity of nations in an independent manner."

"The small Third World countries, the silent majority as it were, must no longer be silent."

"Charity is not our objective though sometimes the sheer magnitude of the problems besetting some Third World countries may make this inevitable. Rather, what we seek is a fair and equitable international economic system and principled political behaviour."

"If the small countries of the world that constitute the majority in our comity of nations cannot count on respect for their territorial integrity and sovereignty, then I fear the very basis of the international political system that has evolved is in dire jeopardy."

"There can be no peace in the Middle East for the United States, for the Arabs or for the Israelis, unless and until the basic and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are restored to them."

"The problems that I have touched upon, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference, self-determination and a fair and equitable economic system could be the basis of a new 'Bill of Rights' for the Third World with the United States as its most ardent advocate."

"The widespread usage of [tariff and non-tariff] measures to protect too many sectors simply cannot have a positive effect on international trade, and consequently on the recovery from this recession. I believe that it is a negative trend, and one that cannot solve any economic problem with any permanence."

"The two superpowers and the world cannot afford an escalation in nuclear rearmament. The discussions must go on no matter how difficult."

"Antarctica should remain the heritage of mankind, that its future regime should promote international harmony and not discord, cooperation and not conflict, and that the exploitation of its resources should benefit mankind as a whole."

"Only when Islam is interpreted so as to be relevant in a world which is different from what it was 1,400 years ago can Islam be regarded as a religion for all ages."

"It's quite obvious that when the was still there, it was a bustle between capitalism and communism. Once , then capitalism could expand and show its true self. It's no longer constrained by the need to be nice, so that people will choose their so-called free-market system as opposed to the centrally planned system. So because of that, nowadays there is nothing to restrain capital, and capital is demanding that it should be able to go anywhere and do whatever it likes."

"Clearly Islam the religion is not the cause of terrorism. Islam, as I said, is a religion of peace. However through the centuries, deviations from the true teachings of Islam take place. And so [people who call themselves] "Muslims" kill despite the injunction of their religion against killing especially of innocent people."

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

"History should remember Blair and Bush as the killers of children or as the lying prime minister and president."

"I believe that the country should have a strong government but not too strong. A two-thirds majority like I enjoyed when I was prime minister is sufficient but a 90% majority is too strong."

"To be a great leader, one needs to have good strategies, be knowledgeable and able to predict the future. "Dr M on what makes a great leader" malaysiakini (13 August 2009)"

"I believe that if that bastard leaves, we then won't be bastardised."

"We call upon all Malaysians, irrespective of race, religion, political situation, creed or parties, young and old, to join us in saving Malaysia from the government headed by Najib Razak. We must rid ourselves of Najib as prime minister. If he’s allowed to go on, the damage will be worse and worse."

"The international environment is pregnant with possibilities of serious tension, conflicts, even unthinkable catastrophes for mankind."

"ASEAN firmly believes in regional cooperation as a means to achieve greater prosperity and stability for our region."

"We have the potential to develop a wide variety of attractions within our region and these can indeed be promoted among our own people as well as among international visitors."

"Let us put our heads together to evolve ways and means to develop the tourist industry in the ASEAN region."

"Malaysia, like many other countries, is fully aware of the seriousness and complexity of the global problems of dadah use and substance abuse, and we fully endorse all international efforts, be it governmental or non-governmental, directed towards the eradication of this social menace."

"The dadah problem in a sinister way is very democratic in that it does not discriminate against religion, racial descent, or socio-economic background of a person."

"Malaysia comprehends the magnitude of the dadah problem. We have accordingly designated it as a security problem."

"Insights, understanding and concepts are meaningless and empty unless bold action is taken to ensure results."

"For us in Malaysia, the dadah problem is still our number one enemy. As a security problem, it will be given priority."

"We cannot allow the expression "everybody’s responsibility is no one’s concern" to be true of dadah prevention."

"Dadah is one enemy that we cannot say, "If we cannot fight its abuse, we can join in the abuse.""

"The obvious answer to the problem is to move on a broad front, to tackle both the underlying and the related dadah problem together."

"ASEAN countries, who are both the source and the bearer of the brunt of the international dadah problem, merit greater attention of the world community."

"In short, for the sake of future generations, we all have to respond actively, positively and urgently to overcome the dadah problem."

"What we need today if we are to achieve some semblance of a fair distribution of international wealth is sincerity based on true friendship and a clear understanding of the moral obligations that we all have towards each other."

"Our economic policies are based on clear and definite political objectives. If we impose conditions on foreign investors, it is not because we grudge you your profits, but because we have a need to reconcile foreign economic incursions with national aspirations."

"The political stability we achieve is, for you, much more worthwhile commercially than the short-term profits you might make."

"We do not nationalize, for example. [...] The predictability pertaining to economic policies is our asset."

"The ASEAN nations are not intending to compete with the developed countries. Rather they wish to complement."

"Malaysia is ruled by conservatives whose only desire is to develop the country for the benefit of the people. Radicalism and extremism has been rejected not only by the Government but also by the people."

"We intend to have a firm grip [on inflation] through fiscal and monetary discipline."

"I hope that you will take this opportunity to understand this region better and to explore ways and means of establishing better cooperation between American businessmen and financiers with ASEAN's counterparts."

"An appreciation of differences is as important as the acknowledgement of the common historical and geo-political backgrounds in the fostering of understanding between our two countries."

"We can always call up each other, and frankly discuss our mutual problems when they arise."

"Singapore's success story in the economic and social fields cannot but be a model for Malaysians rather than an object of envy."

"What we do within our own country is contributory and complementary towards each other's progress."

"The security of the region is the security of Malaysia."

"The security apparatus of our two nations continue to cooperate closely against any subversive and criminal elements that could affect our stability even when political leaders are openly squabbling."

"We live in a world of instant communication which has spawned instant events, instant interviews and instant comments."

"ASEAN has proven to the world to be a viable and cohesive grouping. This credibility has to be sustained."