Datuk Seri Najib Razak

Malaysia's future leader hounded by accusations

Malaysia's future leader hounded by accusations Kuala Lumpur  - Barring divine intervention or an extremely well-hidden plan by his detractors, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak will be named Malaysia's sixth prime minister in a matter of days.

Outgoing premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to resign on Thursday, paving the way for his deputy to be sworn in at a date that has yet to be announced, but that could happen the very same day.

Malaysia unveils 16.12-billion-dollar stimulus package

Malaysia unveils 16.12-billion-dollar stimulus package Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia on Tuesday unveiled a massive 60-billion-ringgit (16.12-billion-dollar) economic stimulus package to boost its ailing economy.

In announcing the package, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is also the finance minister, said all development plans would be implemented throughout 2009 and
2010.

The fund is the second economic stimulus package by the government after a 7-billion-ringgit package announced in November.

Malaysia Govt sets up body to address Indians commercial interests

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 : Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib RazakMalaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has reportedly set up a new cabinet sub-committee to champion the commercial interests of the Indian community.

The committee will build a bridge with the Cabinet Committee on Indian Welfare.