Here’s mine, “I told people I’m a doctor. If I find one leg becoming gangrenous, I remove it.”
You can find this quote in the video below where Tun Dr M tells Stephen Sackur of BBC Hardtalk that Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi must step down right now.
Growing up under Tun Dr M’s leadership, I felt I could trust him to take good care of my country. I felt secure just knowing he is my PM.
Even now, Tun feels like a father figure to me, an imperfect one of course, but a familiar one who is close to home.
So what’s your favorite quote from the Tun? I’m sure there’s plenty he’s said in the past that’s unforgettable. ![]()


