Pandian, Sivamurugan and Omar, Rusdi and Mohd Sani, Mohd Azizuddin (2010) “Work with Me, Not for Me”: Malaysia under Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003-2009). Asian Culture And History, 2 (1). pp. 97-107. ISSN 1916-9663

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Abstract

This paper examines the political and executive leadership in Malaysia, with reference to the fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.The Prime Minister is an important autonomous actor, a leader of the government party who also manages public bureaucracy and utmost, Abdullah is seen as the leader of the people.Policy agenda depends on the Prime Minister’s authority to either make an impact or bring changes.This paper will address the leadership style of Abdullah in the executive and policy-making and what kind of influence does he provide in policy-making and its implications in Malaysia’s political environment.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia, United Malays National Organization, Barisan Nasional, Leadership, Islam Hadhari
Subjects:	J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia
Divisions:	College of Law, Government and International Studies
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Rusdi Omar
Date Deposited:	24 Feb 2013 07:05
Last Modified:	24 Feb 2013 07:05
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/7251

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