Malaysia in 2004: Out of Mahathir's shadow?
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Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi faced the difficult challenge of carving out his own brand of leadership, maintaining economic competitiveness, and redefining Malaysia abroad during the year 2004. His success and the creation of his new identity that made him politically vulnerable are assessed.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2005
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Malaysia in 2002: political consolidation amid change?
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In 2002, Malaysian government strengthened itself significantly by undergoing political consolidation. The announcement of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad that he would retire in October 2003 is likely to see the installation of Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi as the new prime minister.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2003
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Malaysia in 2003: leadership transition with a tall shadow
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Malaysia has undergone a leadership transition of United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and Malaysia itself with Abdullah Badawi replacing the former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. And Abdullah Badawi's replacement of Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister leaves him with many challenges.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2004
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