KUALA LUMPUR, 1999 Flashback — Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad defended his decision to sack and prosecute former deputy Anwar Ibrahim, describing pro-Anwar demonstrators as “hippy people, beer drinkers, and paid protesters.” In an interview ahead of Malaysia’s general election, Mahathir said the Reformasi movement was uncharacteristic of Malaysians, claiming some demonstrators were “schoolchildren, university students, and thugs” hired to create unrest.
Reformasi Protesters and Beer Drinkers
Responding to criticism that humiliating a fellow Malay was un-Islamic, Mahathir said he acted to protect Malaysia’s reputation, asserting that Anwar’s alleged misconduct would have “brought shame to the whole country.” He denied any political conspiracy, insisting he had once intended to hand over power to Anwar before the scandal forced his hand. Well, reformasi is gone, right? 😂
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