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Article: Mahathir tries to silence critics.
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- Business Asia
- Article date:
- February 1, 1999
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Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has clipped his own wings to stem mounting criticism over his sacking of Anwar Ibrahim and regain the political initiative ahead of general elections.
Dr Mahathir reshuffled his cabinet recently, filling the deputy prime minister slot which had been vacant since Mr Anwar's September sacking, promoting trusted cabinet allies and stripping himself of two key portfolios.
His decision to fill the government's number two slot had been widely expected. His choice--outgoing foreign minister Mr Abdullah Ahmad Badawl - was no surprise.
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