Bidding Adieu to one of the great Asian Leaders
Albeit controversial in so many ways because of his policies and principles. Dr. Mahatir Mohammed will retire as Malaysia's PM and as this tribute says..
Yet, throughout his administration, he was an intriguing combination of paradoxes - bashful yet so supremely confident, outgoing yet aloof, charming yet ruthless, gentle yet aggressive, sentimental yet shrewd, futuristic yet pragmatic and well-grounded. This enigmatic mix that made up his personality led to controversy but it also contributed to his talent for thinking out of the box, his visionary ideas and his political longevity. ... And as Malyasia gets a new Prime Minster, lets see if he's going to be a controversial anti western leader too.