Malaysia's Prime Minister Badawi Has Announced His Early Departure, Other Looking To Be DPM

PM Badawi had announced his early departure, a number of next level leaders have been eyeing for the presidency in UMNO if not at least the vice presidency that could be worthy to be Deputy Prime Minister to Najib when he takes over the PM post. Tengku Razaleigh from Kelantan state and once a former Finance Minister has set his sight for the top post.

A former private secretary of Najib and now a minister in Prime Minister's office Ahmad Zahid sprang a surprise overnight that he will run for UMNO's No 2. His declaration is likely to draw International Trade Minister Muhyiddin out early into the fray. Yesterday Muhyiddin says he will wait for PM final intention by October 9. Muhyiddin would may be split eying for No 2 to Najib or go for broke and form his own dream team. As a parting shot Zahid thought Muhyiddin may be too harsh to ask the PM to step down which goes against the grain of Malay culture.