While Prime Minister Abullah Ahmad Badawi has agreed to a smooth transition of power to his deputy, Najib, there are widespread rumours that the premier might be buying more time.

• 许多人预料纳吉将推出一个令人舒适而复杂的内阁，以实践他的改革承诺，可是他需要做得更多以挽回不断下沉的声誉。