What reform? Lame Duck PM and Tainted DPM

charlessantiago | Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had announced his decision to relinquish power next March as the besieged ruling Barisan Nasional coalition struggles to face an emboldened opposition.

It is clear the premier had been pressurized to step down despite a planned transition of power to his deputy, Najib Tun Razak in 2010. It also takes very little to sum up that Abdullah was aware he would not get the mandatory 58 divisional nominations to contest his presidency at the party’s internal election next March.

UMNO leaders have evidently tightened the noose on Abdullah in a desperate bid to restore the party’s marred image. It is as if Abdullah is shown the exit and a new prime minister would magically regain the confidence of the people.

A changing of guards would not help UMNO win support from people. Its leaders must be committed to reforms within the government, wiping out corruption and putting in place an accountable and transparent government including ending cronyism in the party. ... selanjutnya.