Summary
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has passed away at the age of 85 at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, with his death confirmed by his son-in-law, Khairy Jamaluddin. Abdullah, who served as the country’s fifth prime minister from 2003 until 2009, was known for his anti-corruption initiatives and moderate Islamic policies but faced criticism over fuel subsidy reviews. He resigned in 2009 after the Barisan Nasional coalition lost its parliamentary supermajority, marking a significant shift in Malaysian politics.
