Dr Mahathir Mohamad is embarrassed over the prevalent belief that DAP and its secretary-general Lim Guan Eng's presence in the federal government would sound the death knell for Malays.

In his latest blog post, the two-time premier recalled how Malays had opposed the British and the Malayan Union in the past.

According to Mahathir, the fate of the race does not lie with DAP but rather the leaders who are chosen to helm the nation.

“I feel ashamed when many Malays believe that DAP will destroy the Malays...

“Yes, I admit the Malays have numerous weaknesses. They are not successful in business nor industrious. We also find many who are...