If they were footballers...

What is the difference between Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi?

According to the former Guthrie boss and present Keadilan treasurer Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, it is this:

"I think Dollah (Abdullah) is a third or fourth division player. He (Mahathir) is in the first division. (Abdullah) would not even get a chance to play in the second division."

Well, Khalid should know. He has worked under both men in high profile capacities.

Read Khalid’s views on Malaysia’s economy, leaders and the opposition in his interview with malaysiakini.