Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, right, are raised their hands at a United Malays National Organization (UMNO) general assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, March 28, 2009. Abdullah announced Saturday he will resign April 2 and hand over the government to his deputy Najib Razak, completing a power transition one year in the making after the ruling coalition's shock drubbing in general elections. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, right, are raised their hands at a United Malays National Organization (UMNO) general assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, March 28, 2009. Abdullah announced Saturday he will resign April 2 and hand over the government to his deputy Najib Razak, completing a power transition one year in the making after the ruling coalition's shock drubbing in general elections.

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