Kuala Lampur, Dec. 4 -- Only Malay leaders with a strong moral compass, sharp acumen and forward-thinking abilities are able to lead the country to success, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today.

Mohamad stressed that Malaysia cannot afford to be led astray by unqualified Malay leaders who put the country's future at risk.

"Malaysia, ladies and gentlemen, if it wishes to be a developed country, it must have leaders with clarity of mind, driven by admirable morals and ethics.

"But as of late, the moral crisis within the leaders of our people is worsening.

"This country cannot be led, even for a second, by those of questionable authority. Malaysia deserves a more fair, pure, humble and faithful Malay leadership," he ...