US EditionFormer Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85
- Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a former Malaysian Prime Minister, died on Monday at 7:10 p.m.
- Abdullah, who served as Malaysia's fifth leader from 2003, took office after Mahathir Mohamad.
- Abdullah, also known as Pak Lah, initially gained support due to promises of institutional reforms.
- The hospital stated, "Abdullah passed away despite all medical efforts" after entering critical care on April 25, 2024.
- Mounting criticism and street protests led to his resignation in April 2009, handing power to Najib Razak.
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Asianewstoday‘That’s the Malaysian way’: Dr Mahathir hails Pak Lah for peaceful exit, passing baton to Najib after poor GE12 performance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Statesman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today paid his last respects to his successor, the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the National Mosque...
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