Clive S. Kessler, in his article maintains:Now, if only those "islamists" has enough cash to bribe the clan via Tun Daim Zainuddin... they'd probably take it and retire in Dubai."During his long premiership Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad opposed the Islamists with conviction, and a stridency that often served their political objectives more than his..."
Really, Mr Kessler?
The ONLY reason that Mahathir clamped down on some of the other islamic parties is the same reason he clamped down on the DAP and others who threatened UMNO. The swine simply wanted to stay in power, and eventually hand off to one of his lackeys so that an investigation into his families dealings would never be carried out, thus he could retire in peace to enjoy the riches the blood of his country men and women brought him.
UMNO survives on terror and Mahathir was one of its chief architects.
A quick Google for a Giggle...
Description
United Malay National Organisation UMNO is the backbone of Malaysia. It has ruled Malaysia since independence (1957) It has the support of MCA, MIC, Gerakan, PBB, PBDS, SUPP, SNAP, SAPP, LDP, PBRS, PDS, PPP, PBS and IPF. It is the leading party in the country.It is opposed by PAS, DAP, PRM, keADILan, STAR, Bersekutu.
UMNO believes in free speech, free media, justice and human rights.
UMNO percaya kepada kebebasan media, hak asasi manusia dan keadilan.
UMNO menentang korupsi, penipuan, fitnah, kezaliman.
UMNO bukannya tapak untuk mencari kekayaan.
UMNO is strongly anti corruption.
Those who are corrupted are not acceptable in UMNO
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UMNO/