Monday, 20 November 2006

M'sia in search of competitive edge

 Published 20 Nov 2006         Source : Malaysiakini

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has declared an end to the economic legacy and grandiose projects of his predecessor Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in the latest salvo of their year-long feud.

Leaders of the ruling Umno threw their support behind Abdullah and rebuffed 81-year-old Mahathir during the party's annual gathering last week.

Abdullah told delegates he will not pursue the economic strategies adopted two decades ago by Mahathir, who handed the new premier the top job in 2003 but has this year been peppering him with bitter criticisms.