Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, flanked by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (R) and Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, raise their hands at the end of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) annual assembly in Kuala Lumpur March 28, 2009. Abdullah said on Saturday that he would seek an audience with the country's king on April 2 to announce his resignation, clearing the way for his deputy to take over. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, flanked by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (R) and Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, raise their hands at the end of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) annual assembly in Kuala Lumpur March 28, 2009. Abdullah said on Saturday that he would seek an audience with the country's king on April 2 to announce his resignation, clearing the way for his deputy to take over.

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