'Doomsday pin pulled' on Malaysian politics over Najib Razak

• Print
• Email

Updated March 24, 2009 20:40:28

In Malaysia, an explosive speech by a former UMNO minister has cast a shadow over the imminent prime ministership of Najib Razak. Prominent Malaysian lawyer Zaid Ibrahim says long-standing scandals and sensational charges, including alleged links to a murder case, against Datuk Najib make him unfit for leadership.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speaker: Professor Clive Kessler, emeritus professor in international studies, University of New South Wales; Lim Kit Siang, parliamentary leader, Democratic Action Party; Razali Ibrahim, UMNO youth head, Johor

• Listen:
• Windows Media

• Anwar Ibrahim to concentrate on politics
• Australia accused of rewarding Burma too soon
• North Korean propaganda builds up Kim Jong-un
• PNG leader won't resign over Indonesia airspace incident
• Rudd praises Indonesian cooperation on asylum seekers
• Anwar Ibrahim cleared of sodomy charges
• Elephant poo paper at hit with Bali tourists
• Musharraf announces return to Pakistan