Why Is Malaysia's Ruling Party UMNO So Powerful? (1994)

Incorporated (1994): A report on the influence of Malaysia's ruling party UMNO in all aspects of Malaysian society.

Synopsis: Malaysia's government is unashamedly mixing business with politics. It is a combination which seems a recipe for success. For 37 years massive economic growth has proved a persuasive combination for voters and the ruling Malaysian coalition party UMNO. 'Malaysia Incorporated', as politicians proudly call the country, encourages close business ties with the government, leading to UMNO control in almost all aspects of the Malaysian economy, from the media to construction. The only losers are those outside the ruling party. Everything is geared to benefit ethnic Malays and party members; to get a government contract, or even a university scholarship, having party membership is a must. Strict rules are enforced to keep the order; political rallies are illegal, and speaking out about the government's discrimination against Indian and Chinese minorities can lead to a spell in jail. ABC Australia speaks to ministers, experts, and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, to uncover the scope of influence that UMNO wields.

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ABC Australia - Ref. 0092

[Khabib-zw]

Mahathir is so charismatic and charming that intelligent and his trademark sacastic smile 😂 that makes any interviewer in the world look and sound stupid

[Sejara]

If UMNO wants to lead the country again with full support, they need to:
- Kick out the criminals from the party
- Start to appoint more talented MCA and MIC MPs into the cabinet.
- Reduce our national debt

[lyenthelie]

It seems like everyone is missing the point here, yes the video was dated way back in 1994, but ALL the facts brought up in the video still hold true to this very day. Why condemn the age when we've yet to learn from the past?

[Rahman]

Muka Tun Mahathir berseri seri menampakkan Tun Mahathir seorang yang kuat solat.. hidup Tun

[SyahrulSalim]

Yes, UMNO have brought Malaysia to where we are today. Maybe the best and fastest method at that time was Malaysia Inc. However, it doesnt work anymore. Malaysia is stagnant. We need new strategy to grow.

[chboy]

Wow, how things have changed dramatically 24 years later, in 2018! UMNO was good for Malaysia from its independence until around 2009 when Najib Razak became PM. It was downhill for UMNO from there.

[azreen]

We need the old you Tun....Malaysia is almost screwed up. I wish you are strong just like the old damn days.

[AsellusPrimus]

Malaysia might be developing it's economy and infrastructure at an impressive rate, but it has just as far to go as its neighbors because it made those developments by sacrificing social development.

[circlesarepointless]

16:21 "prime minister to be"
lama gak dia tunggu tu

[mutiarabestchannel]

This video shows that there has been a culture forcing the people to support Umno if it wants to be assisted by the government and politics for self-interest and money politics as Tun Dr Mahathir becomes the 4th PM. Do not just blame Pak Lah and Najib.

[addtyu]

In this video Dr Mahathis is 69yo... he hell doesn't look 69... more like early 50s!

[shafiqshahari]

Lol this documentary doesn't age well. Now, Kit Siang himself is allying his party with Mahathir. What would Karpal think of this if he's still alive? And Anwar Ibrahim is still the "PM to be". Truly Malaysia's politics is hilarious.

[panglimaperang]

kan bagus jika pd 2019 nie, tun mnjd PM skali lgi dlm kdaan dia sihat dn power spt didlm video nie ekk....ketika era itu, madey sngt hebat dn dasyat...nmpk sngt ketokohan nya sebgi seorg pemimpin negara!!!

[RoodeMenon]

PM Mahathir was rather overtly cocky in the interview, facial expressions hid nothing.

[TheNana]

Look what happened to all Mahathir's well-connected companies? Had to be repeatedly bailed out by the man on the street! And he was so proud back then....sickening!

[Simple_M]

Tun Mahathir = Bapa Permodenan Malaysia.
90an Malaysia sedang membangun dibawah kepimpinan Tun Mahathir sehingga dikenali dunia.
#SayangTunMahathir

[BadassBikerOwns]

Malaysia - Always so close to high-income, developed status but never was able to become one.

[corners]

wow.. such a rare vidoes including former prime minister, finance minister and the opposition leaders

[TheNana]

Duty of the government is to its people! Not the business community!

[muhammada.u.h]

Di Sana nti lebih detail lg dari yg ini akan dipertontonkan kpd sekalian makhluk atas segala perbuatan yg dilakukan sewaktu di Sini. Wahai org2 beriman dari kalangan kaum Muslimin, Ahli Kitab dan lainnya bersaksilah bahawa Hari Pembalasan itu adalah benar!