'Encyclopedia Mahathir' launched

'Encyclopedia Mahathir' launched

MALAYSIA: A 10-volume encyclopedia of Prime Minister Mahathir
Mohamad's ideas has been launched ahead of his retirement next
month, local media reported on Monday.

Available in Arabic and English, the encyclopedia is a
compilation of the veteran leader's speeches and ideas on
globalization, politics and other issues, the official Bernama
news agency said.

"Some people say Mahathir is the greatest Malay leader that we
have seen in the history of our nation," Deputy Prime Minister
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said at the launch of the encyclopedia.

"His legacy will be seen in his ever-flowing cornucopia of
ideas, thoughts and opinions on a wide range of issues and
topic," he was quoted as saying.

"Laymen and intellectuals will find pearls of wisdom in his
ideas and thoughts. Malaysians and Muslims will benefit
enormously from reading and re-reading his speeches," Abdullah
said.

The encyclopedia, priced between 1,300 ringgit (US$342) and
2,200 ringgit per copy, will be available worldwide after its
official launch at Oxford University, England on Tuesday, Bernama
said, adding that over 30,000 sets have already been sold. -- AFP