Weekly Echo, 14 April 2025 | Pak Lah – a gentleman politician right till the end
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, served from 2003 to 2009, is often admired for his humble and soft-spoken nature. He was a gentleman politician right to the end – never interfering with the administration or politics of the land after his time was over. His tenure brought a notably different style of leadership—marked by a gentler demeanor and a more consultative approach.
Read more:
Weekly Echo, 14 April 2025 | Pak Lah – a gentleman politician right till the end
Writer | Datuk Yong Soo Heong, President of Malaysian Press Institute
