Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity as he replaced Mahathir Mohamad, a domineering, sharp-tongued leader known for his semi-authoritarian rule during 22 years in office.

KUALA LUMPUR: His age may be approaching the century mark, but Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) still showed sharpness and stamina as he testified for hours at the High Court in a hearing for a ...

From 2003 to 2009, he brought a quiet style of leadership to his Southeast Asian nation after the strongman rule of Mahathir Mohamad. By Seth Mydans Seth Mydans is a former Bangkok bureau chief ...