Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will step down from office next March, according to a senior ruling party official.
The move will effectively hand power to Malaysia's Anwar sworn in as MP ...
Crucial election test for Malaysia's Anwar ...
Malaysia's Abdullah to stand down ... Mr Abdullah's deputy Najib Razak.
Mr Abdullah has been under pressure to quit since leading the ruling National Front coalition to disastrous general election results earlier this year.
Mr Abdullah announced his decision at a meeting with coalition leaders and is due to make a public statement shortly.
(BBC)
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