Minister Mentor Mr Lee paid visit to critically ill former Indonesian dictator yesterday. He said to Singapore reporters that he was very sad to see Suharto life coming to an end without the full glory that Suharto deserves.. He said Indonesian was lucky to have Suharto and drew comparisons with Burma to make his point. He said in the 1960s, Burma had the same coup with General Ne Win taking over. He did not have this team of economists(Suharto picked up a team of competent administrators). He did it his own way – the Burmese way to socialism – and if you compare Burma with Indonesia, you would know what a difference Suharto has made. If Suharto had been like Ne Win or like the present generals, Indonesia would be like Burma. Just compare to Indonesia and Burma, look, same time, 1962 Ne Win, 1965 Suharto, both well endowed and rich countries, Well you compare. Who is better off. Who deserves to be honoured.
Moreover he defended Suharto’s mismanagement.
What a few billion dollars lost in bad excesses? He built hindered of billion worth of assets. Yes he gave favours to his family and friends. But there was real growth, real progress.
What will Burmese Junta say on Mr Lee’s comparison with Indonesia and Burma. This is the third time that Mr Lee did remark on Junta after Saffron revolution. Any reply comment from Junta? Why comic Ali Kyaw San shut his mouth?. Does Burmese Ambassador in Singapore know that he needs to reply for the comment. Junta dare not reply the comment. If this remark was made by Daw Su or NLD or any Burmese, Junta mouth piece newspaper will featured many attacking articles. SPDC is moon in the bamboo hollow only.
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