Saturday, October 11, 2008

The Legacy of Abdullah Badawi

His Cons:
1) The unpalatable Islam Hadhari concept - producing much resentment among Muslims and non-Muslims throughout Malaysia
2) Despite his dictum " Work with Me", he failed to rein in his chief lieutenant Najib to garner undivided support from his underhands in UMNO and Barisan coalition partners, thus leading the way to UMNO's fallover
3) Allowing his son-in-law meddle in pre-emptive decision making process giving rise to nespotism and cronyism attacks on his administration

His Pros: 
1) Took daring steps in stamping out corruption inside UMNO and in the government service involving seniour figures
2) Re-emphasise on 'people-oriented'  projects like vast scale regional development corridors
3) Paved the way for late but necessary reforms in the judiciary and police, much tainted and cancerous during Dr. Mahathir's administration

Final Remark: He has kept his head high ( in revoking the infamous legacies of Dr. M) , his eyes low, and a victim of the circumstances as 'the right man at the wrong time'

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