https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=40838 Abdullah Ahmad Badawi opened political space and allowed more critical media but failed to complete promised institutional reforms to the judiciary, anti-corruption mechanisms, police and civil service. Concentration of portfolios and advisory influence raised accountability concerns. Mass protests over policy and minority treatment prompted a forceful police response, and poor electoral results triggered internal party pressure and an eventual handover of executive power, illustrating electoral accountability overcoming perceived executive weakness. en-us Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:46:04 +0530 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:46:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=40838 Abdullah Ahmad Badawi opened political space and allowed more critical media but failed to complete promised institutional reforms to the judiciary, anti-corruption mechanisms, police and civil service. Concentration of portfolios and advisory influence raised accountability concerns. Mass protests over policy and minority treatment prompted a forceful police response, and poor electoral results triggered internal party pressure and an eventual handover of executive power, illustrating electoral accountability overcoming perceived executive weakness. News - Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:46:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=40838