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245 _aThe winds of change
260 _c2008
520 _aThe governing coalition led since then by United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is panicking after suffering its poorest-ever showing in the general election held in March. Mr Badawi's pledges unkept until now, was to reform the country's weak and mistrusted judiciary. Mr Anwar has been prime minister in waiting before. His chances of success in his second shot at power hinge not just on whether he can attract enough government MPS. Anwar Ibrahim claims that at least 30 MPS from the ruling coalition are preparing to defect which would be enough for it to take power.
650 _aPOLITICS
_x MALAYSIA
650 _aPOLITICS
773 _aThe Economist :
_g 3 - 9 May 2008, pp. 39.
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