Analysts: Malaysia’s PM turns to party veterans despite promises of reformKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Prime Minister Najib Razak has named veteran politicians to help him regain voter support, but analysts on Sunday expressed doubts that the old guard can provide new direction for Malaysia’s embattled ruling party. Malaysian PM says ruling coalition may sit out by-election to save cost amid economic slumpKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s leader has said the ruling coalition may sit out an upcoming by-election sparked by the resignation of an opposition lawmaker, decrying it as a political ploy and a waste of public funds. Malaysian leader slams opposition for triggering another by-election amid economic slumpMalaysian leader says by-elections drain resources KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s prime minister slammed the opposition Saturday after one of its lawmakers resigned, triggering another by-election that Najib Razak said was costly as the country grapples with the global economic slump. |