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Mon, Sep 15, 2008
The New Straits Times
Zaid's resignation rejected
>PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA - Datuk Zaid Ibrahim's resignation letter was not accepted by the prime minister.

The New Straits Times learnt that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi urged Zaid to stay on and continue with the judicial reforms during their 30 minute meeting at Seri Perdana today.

Sources said Zaid, known for his outspoken views, had expressed his concerns that he could be a liability to Abdullah.

The prime minister, however, advised him to take two weeks' leave to re-consider his resignation. -NST


 
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