I agree fully with this comment which I extracted from a recent LinkedIn post: "More than ever, Malaysia needs now real and strategic leadership, and a leader among leaders to bring us out of the economic, financial and social slippery slope we are on - one that is wise, matured, comprehensive and clear thinking; well experienced with in-depth knowledge in trade, commerce and industry; well connected internationally; reputable and credible; coherently articulate; and yet vibrant, and embraces our multiracial society as a strength rather than a threat or political tool;" and to add, one that is serious about running the country and not mucking around with politics and political games to the detriment of the Rakyat.

One that can pave the way for the younger generation to take over in due course, after resetting the country's economic/financial fundamentals, social health, and direction.

A professional who knows politics inside out so as not to be bullied or given the round around, but is no longer entrenched in it.

Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz fits the bill, to a T.

Per Wikipedia: "Rafidah binti Aziz (born 4 November 1943) is a Malaysian politician who was Member of Parliament (MP) for the Selayang from 1978 to 1982 and Kuala Kangsar constituency from 1982 to 2013. Born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Rafidah was Minister of International Trade and Industry from 1987 to 2008. As minister, she was the chairman of MATRADE beginning in 1991. Presently she is a member of Malaysian United Indigenous Party or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU), a component of Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, after she was sacked from United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) of Barisan Nasional (BN) in 2018." Although a member of BERSATU, she is known to have a mind of her own.

"Rafidah graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1966 and a master's degree in Economics in 1970 from the University of Malaya. She then began her career as a tutor and lecturer in the Faculty of Economics, University of Malaya from 1966 to 1976."