Malaysian Premier Denies Mahathir’s Nepotism Claims

Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) — Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi denied allegations his family benefited from government contracts and defended his style of governing, in a televised response to criticism from predecessor Mahathir Mohamad.

 

“My children are not involved in any companies or concessions given by the government,” Abdullah, 66, said in an interview with state news agency Bernama, which was shown on national television. “They do their own business.” Baca baki entri ini »