Former Malaysian PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, champion of moderate reform, dies at 85

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, known for his moderate stance and promises of reform, passed away on Monday at the age of 85 due to heart disease. Affectionately called “Pak Lah,” Abdullah had been admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on April 25, 2024, after being diagnosed with spontaneous pneumothorax — a sudden lung collapse. Despite intensive treatment and monitoring by a team of cardiac specialists, he died at 7:10 p.m., the hospital confirmed.

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