Most people don't believe that Rahim acted alone. Anwar, who was also finance minister, rejected Mahathir's accusations that he had pursued free-market policies because he was a stooge of the West. He went on to criticize Mahathir's economic-management skills. To do the right thing, one must first bite the bullet. Dr. Mahathir has instead chosen to bite his critics.
Corruption continues to be excessive.
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