"Gutless" - Malaysia or just Pak Lah only ?

There is apparently 'confusion' over whom Dr. Mahathir Mohamad accused as being "gutless". An AFP report, quoting the New Straits Times, suggests that the target of his criticism was Malaysia in general but a BBC report says it was directed specifically against PM Abdullah. Could someone clarify the critical 'confusion' that may tilt the balance of forces ?

Mahathir says Malaysia has 'no guts'
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/50478

Mahathir condemns 'gutless' PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4963910.stm