Malaysia shelves plan to rescue two light-rail projects

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The Malaysian government has decided not to proceed with a six billion ringitt ($1.58 billion) rescue plan for two privatized light-rail projects at this time because the plan has the potential of placing the Mahathir administration in the midst of a political controversy. The project and the political

Rail Mass Transit, Urban Transit Systems, Local and suburban transit, Transportation industry, Transportation policy

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Political strategy in Malaysia: Mahathir moves to curb influence of his deputy

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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's efforts to diminish Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's power as deputy minister and member of the ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party is raising questions whether Anwar will succeed Mahathir. Amid Mahathir's efforts, Anwar may opt to step down from government and challenge Mahathir's UMNO presidency in 1999, or remain as deputy minister.

Government Organization, Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Public administration

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Dr. Mahathir's support may be ebbing among key groups

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Malaysian Prime Min Mahathir Mohamad is believed to be losing support in the Malay heartland. The fallout from the controversial arrest and prosecution of former Deputy Prime Min Anwar Ibrahim is largely responsible for the growing disenchantment with Mahathir's policies among Malays. Mahathir, however, believes that his party, the United Malays National Organization, will retain its majority in the upcoming elections in 2000. He is also actively courting Chinese voters by reminding them that he is the man most likely to guarantee political stability in Malaysia.

Political Organizations, United Malays National Organization (Malaysia), Chinese (Asian people), Chinese in Malaysia

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