In his postscript to his collection of columns and speeches titled “The Malaysia That Could Be” the former Editor-in-Chief of the New Straits Times Press Bhd lays bare the country’s political dynamics as he sees. Having had a leading role in helping the Administration of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi set the early course of his government, Kalimullah speaks to issues of leadership, “the unforgiving world of Malay politics”, UMNO factionalism, racism in the media establishment and a sense of hopelessness for positive change in the country.

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