Abdullah gets royal 'send off'

It was the opening of the new session of Parliament, but even the King’s focus was on the prime minister who will step down office next month.
In the Royal Address, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin took note of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s achievements during his six-year tenure since November 2003.
“I would like to express my appreciation to Abdullah on his leadership and all his contributions to the country especially on its democracy, accountability, integrity, fight against corruption, the independence of judiciary and also Islam Hadhari,” said the King.
Abdullah remained expressionless when the close-circuit television camera focused on him, and even when Barisan Nasional backbenchers thumped their tables loudly to show support.
Tuanku Mizan said he was confident that the country would be successfully helmed by Najib Abdul Razak, currently deputy premier, when the transition of power takes place.
He further complimented Abdullah (centre in photo) on his success in establishing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Judicial Appointments Commission, saying this is “clear evidence that my government has kept its word to fight against corruption and abuse of power”.
“I am convinced these two commissions will increase the confidence of the public and strengthen the nation’s integrity,” he added.

tunku : Tuanku Mizan had said goodbye to pak lah in advance but till today pak lah has not given us the date he will pass the baton to najib.will he pass the baton? i guess he has to, especially after the King had given him the "royal send off".if possible pak lah want to stay especially when pakatan leaders supports him to continue as pm because they know that with pak lah as the pm, they can take over the government comes next GE.hope najib will be alert 24/7.