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News •

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a Calming Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dies at 85 • Apr. 19, 2025, 6:01 AM ET (New York Times)
Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85 • Apr. 14, 2025, 9:58 AM ET (AP)

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Born November 26, 1939 • Penang • Straits Settlements
Died April 14, 2025 (aged 85) • Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia
Title / Office prime minister (2003-2009), Malaysia
Political Affiliation United Malays National Organization

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