KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had wanted a more open and transparent political system while he was in power, but he was not "unique enough" to fill in the shoes of his predecessor, said the co-editor of the book, Awakening: The Abdullah Badawi Years.
Prof James U.H. Chin said Abdullah, who is popularly known as Pak Lah, became prime minister at a time of transition.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
