Malaysia heads into critical by-election

January 06 2009 19:23:40

Malaysia heads into critical by-election

Agence France-Presse

We must regain our political strength and influence," said Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is leading the charge for the Jan. 17 vote in northeastern Terengganu state.

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