Mahathir prepares to stand down

(30 Oct 2003)
1. Wide of House of Parliament
2. Members of Parliament (MPs) walking in the building
3. People watching Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's speech on TV set
4. Wide interior of parliament
5. Mid shot of Mahathir Mohamad giving his speech
6. Various of session in parliament
7. Mahathir Mohamad sitting down for press conference, followed by incoming prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
8. Cutaway press
9. SOUNDBITE: (English), Mahathir Mohamad, resigning Malaysian Prime-Minister:
"I don't know whether it's quiet or not, you can make it loud, I can go out with a bang if you want. I say nasty things. Ask me nasty questions, I'll give you a nasty answer."
10. Cutaway press
11. SOUNDBITE: (English), Mahathir Mohamad, resigning Malaysian Prime-Minister:
"A message to the world is report the truth, even if it is bad but don't be a spin doctor, don't distort news, don't have your own agenda."
12. Mahathir Mohamad shaking hands with incoming prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
13. Mahathir leaving parliament
14. Various of Kuala Lumpur
15. Outdoor poster with Mahathir Mohamad
16. Poster of Mahathir Mohamad's exhibition
17. Interior of art gallery with exhibition of Mahathir Mohamad's career
18. Children seeing Mahathir photos
19. SOUNDBITE: (English), Voxpop, school girl:
"I'm very sad because I think nobody can replace his place because he is very great and he has his own identity, his own way to lead the country."
20. Black and white photos of Mahathir Mohamad
21. SOUNDBITE: (English), Voxpop, school girl:
"He brought Malaysia to the top and people all over the world knows where Malaysia is."
22. Wide of Kuala Lumpur's street
STORYLINE:
On the eve of retirement after 22 years in power, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad delivered his final address to Parliament on Thursday - a routine review of economic policy that was free of the fiery rhetoric he is known for.
In a nationally televised speech lasting more than two hours, Mahathir summarized almost five decades of economic development, made optimistic forecasts about Malaysia's financial future and appealed to the population to
support the government, saying "national unity is our greatest asset."
He expressed concern that continuing attacks against U.S. interests in Iraq would "shatter consumer and business confidence and dampen global trade and investment," and promised the government would use the World Trade
Organisation to try to change global trade practices that favour richer countries.
But Mahathir's speech, a mid-term review of the government's latest five-year economic plan, went no further on topics for which he has become known as an outspoken critic: the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq and globalization.
Asked at a news conference if the muted tone of Thursday's speech signals that he is ready for a quiet exit, Mahathir challenged reporters to "make it loud."
"I can go out with a bang if you like," Mahathir said. "I say nasty things. Ask me nasty questions, I will give you a nasty answer."
Mahathir leaves office amid a controversy triggered by his remark in an Oct. 16 speech to Islamic leaders that "Jews rule the world by proxy," and fuelled by his refusal to back down in the face of widespread condemnation and
accusations of anti-Semitism.
Mahathir, 77, has been Muslim-majority Malaysia's leader since 1981 and is credited with spearheading its transformation from a rubber- and tin-producing backwater to one of Southeast Asia's most prosperous and modern
countries.
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[@dynamic420]

Saya 12 tahun .. saya sangat suka pada mahathir

[@aikonoklas]

And this was 15 yrs ago? God, time flies..

[@ahmadbinabdulhamid9643]

20

[@asrulhadiamir]

1.27 style tun: apa nama😂

[@shahbak5915]

Standart la tu...org kedah kan....

[@gamerairborne101]

1:27

[@samadx1309]

Tun s.samy vellu pon sama gk😅

[@mohamadhaiqalmohdhafidz9058]

Those times, kids loves our leader 💪🏻

[@andrewyuyoungearn2799]

true

[@iwanisa7295]

lama dah nak tgok tun m kat parlimen mase dulu2 tahun berapa ni ye?

[@fakhrurfirdaus4225]

2003

[@BINGCHILING-1912]

1:06

[@soonhengng1919]

What is so great about this fellow?

[@wikilifeworld5064]

Better than you for sure. No value even in jalan pudu market

[@soonhengng1919]

@@wikilifeworld5064 you must be an idiot. As an oldest PM in the world, he is definitely better than anyone. But unfortunately he is not great. He dislike chinese, he didnt honor his promise and he loves sour grapes.

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

@@soonhengng1919 did your Chinese dap leaders honor their promise??.. about kick out Lynas about decrease the country debt, about 999 years land title promise in perak, recognise UEC, recognise icerd and many more liar...😂...after got kongkek by Mahathir suddenly become nyanyuk like atok...???..

[@ahboy7975]

@@soonhengng1919 man its politic la. do wht ever u can to survive. and he know how. at the age of 90++ siapa je sangka dia boleh jadi pm.

[@jellallaw5033]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 he make SABAH SARAWAK a poor state. Negeri pengemis.

[@ongchay4299]

Dr M, high time for you to step down and let Anwar take over for the sake of the nation. I strongly believe Anwar can do an excellect job and he can carry out his duties with utmost devotion, commitment and dedication to bring this nation to much greater heights and glory to Malaysia.

[@adamkhairun3731]

You dont understand. Its a struggle for power. If Tun gives Anwar the PM post then he is conceding his power, literally digging his own grave. He wont give it to someone on the opposite camp

[@andrewyuyoungearn2799]

Now Anwar is PM. What do you think about him right now? I am a fan of Anwar as the 10th PM OF Malaysia.@@adamkhairun3731