New premier inherits modern Malaysia - and tough challenges

comments     Eileen Ng     Published     Updated

Incoming prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will inherit a modern and progressive Malaysia when his mentor Dr Mahathir Mohamad steps down this week, but he will also be confronted with an array of tough political and economic challenges.

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