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The United Malays National Organization is holding divisional elections in March 1998 and 90 of the 165 posts are being contested. Malaysian people are eager for change but this is unlikely to result in a battle between Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim because they realise that Malaya is in economic crisis and a political battle would be very harmful. Mohamad is unlikely to relinquish power willingly and Anwar realises that Mohamad's supporters would criticize a direct challenge against him.
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An argument is made that a huge endorsement can strengthen AbdullahEs hand in effort to check a growing tendency to adopt a dogmatic approach to Islam within certain quarters, and enable him to undertake bold reforms aimed at enhancing good governance and public accountability. Malaysians are expecting their prime minister, Abdullah, to elevate the status of the Anti-Corruption Agency to that of an independent commission.
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The campaigning of Prime Minister of Malaysia, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi of the National Front, who is expected to win the elections starting from March 21, 2004, is reported. The Prime Minister's early performance has impressed many Malaysians, who feel that the majority of the seats would go to the National Front candidates.
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