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- Born: November 26, 1939, in Kepala Batas, Malaysia
- Assumed Office: October 31, 2003
- Preceded by: Mahathir bin Mohamad
- Occupation: Civil Servant
- Alma Mater: University of Malaya
- Known as Pak Lah, meaning "Uncle Abdullah."
- First Wife: Married Endon Mahmood Ambak in 1965
- First wife died of breast cancer
- Current Wife: Married Jeanne Abdullah on June 9, 2007
- Political Party: United Malays National Organization
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Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the President of the United Malays National Organization. Badawi took office on October 31, 2003. He won his second term in March of 2008.
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Other Positions Held
- Director of Youth, Ministry of Youth and Sport
- Secretary, National Emergency Council
- President, UMNO
- Secretary General, Non-Aligned Movements Secretaries General
- Member of the Malaysian Parliament in Kepala Batas
- Prime Minister of Malaysia
- Minister of France
- Minister, Prime Minister's Department
- Minister, Defense
- Minister, Foreign Affairs
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The Dissolution of Parliament
On February 13, 2008, Abdullah dissolved the parliament and called for general elections, which were held on March 8, 2008. -
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Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Questions
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Is Ahmad and Abbie still together? 2 AnswersNo they are not. Looks like they ended their relationship just after the reunion special aired. While that is bad news for her, it is good news for the fans. Th... read more -
What happened to Ahmad Chalabi? Why was he arrested? 1 Answerwas arrested for defaming the defense ministry and accused of passing intelligence secrets to Iran. http://www.ask.com/bar?q=why+was+ahmad+chalabi+arrested&... read more -
Did Obama really bow to Saudi King Abdullah? 3 AnswersYes, he did. Maybe he wasn't thinking about the implications that some might take away from it that he is subjugated to King Abdullah's rule. read more -
What is the official address of of King Abdullah of saudi Arabia? 1 AnswerI would contact the u.s. embassy first Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia 601 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20037 Main Number: (202) 342-3800 or t... read more
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Abdullah Ahmad Badawi News
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- Bloomberg: Abdullah at Risk as Malaysian Coalition Loses Ground (March 8, 2008)
- AFP: Malaysian coalition suffers rebuke at polls (March 8, 2008)
- Inquirer: "Malaysia PM Says 2007 Fuel Subsidy at $12.4B" (February 24, 2008)
- New Straits Times: "Changes and Lobbying Nothing New, says Abdullah" (February 24, 2008)
- "There won't be any more changes unless we get last-minute information which disqualifies a person from being nominated as a candidate."
- Agence France-Presse: "Malaysia's Opposition Mounts Campaign in Cyberspace" (February 20, 2008)
- The Star: "No List is Finalized, says Abdullah" (February 19, 2008)
- The Hindu: "Hindraf Urges Ethnic Indians to Vote Against Badawi..." (February 17, 2008)
- The Hindu: "Badawi Calls Mid-Term Elections" (February 14, 2008)
- Hindustan Times: "Badawi Promises Early Decision on Malaysia Polls" (February 5, 2008)