I refer to the Malaysiakini letter Mahathir did more harm than good .

I cannot but agree with the writer. As I plan to move my family overseas, I feel really sad for my country and friends I am going to leave behind.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad was a great man and he could have done a lot for the country. He was well-qualified, intelligent, witty, sarcastic and determined but unfortunately, somewhere along the way he succumbed to human failings like all of us.

He became a slave to ego and greed and as a result, his heart was corrupted and he could not see beyond himself. Alas, it is too late now.

I can see no great Malaysian leaders in the pipeline. Initially, I thought that Hishammuddin Hussein Onn could have been a great leader being a professional but after the ‘keris’ incidents and his racists remarks, I know he won’t be going far.

A great leader must be a leader for all, irrespective of race.

Life is full of regrets when we look back but the one regret I am not prepared to have is my children’s future as I may not be around to see the next generation lead their life. As parents, what are we working for if not for our children, the next generation?

Sad to say, most of our leaders cannot see that and ironically, they are the one blessed with the power to shape the future generations, including their children.