In his first, 22-year stretch as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy. But he was also accused of being a strongman and antisemite. In an interview, he offers a ...

This came from former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who lauded Abdullah—affectionately known as Pak Lah—as a leader of strong principles and a big heart. He praised Abdullah's decision to ...

Malaysia’s two-time former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrived 50 minutes later, followed by the 8th Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at 12.20 pm and the 9th Prime Minister Datuk ...

Former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who promised reforms after taking over from his iron-fisted predecessor Mahathir Mohamad but was criticised for lacklustre leadership ...

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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 here. Formerly critical of Abdullah, ...

Mr Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity as he replaced Mahathir Mohamad ... He was often criticized for dozing off during meetings or at public events, which he ...

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country’s political freedoms but was criticized for lackluster leadership, has died of heart disease.

Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity after replacing Mahathir Mohamad ... He was often criticized for dozing off during meetings or at public events, which he blamed ...

Abdullah took office in October 2003, riding a wave of popularity after replacing Mahathir Mohamad, a domineering ... He was often criticized for dozing off during meetings or at public events, which ...