Factionalism prevails in new Umno
By Dr Lee Hock Guan & Dr Johan Saravanamuttu, For The Straits Times THE new leadership line-up in Malaysia shows a significant change to Datuk Seri Najib Razak's camp and his supporters. The results show that factionalism in Umno remains significant, and that it is the faction behind Umno president and future prime minister...
Abdullah leaves office with a weak legacy
The harsh conclusion on outgoing Malaysian Premier Abdullah Badawi's legacy is that he will depart the political stage with very little to show. On the economic front, his pledge to bring greater transparency to government never materialised and his lack of success in cutting red tape and tackle graft has undermined Malaysia's...
Agong to swear in Najib on Friday
Najib Abdul Razak will be sworn in as Malaysia's sixth prime minister on Friday by Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. Chief secretary to the government Mohd Sidek Hassan said that the king has consented to the swearing-in of Najib, which will be held in Istana Negara at 10am. Najib, currently deputy prime minister and president...
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