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| Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:51 AM PDT Prime Minister Najib Razak's controversial wife, Rosmah Mansor, is trying to drive another powerful woman, internationally respected Bank Negara Governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz, out of the central bank, according to knowledgeable sources in Kuala Lumpur. Rosmah is said to be enraged over leaks of her personal financial details. She also fears that Zeti has detailed information on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd. scandal that could bring down the government and the prime minister. Insiders say Rosmah, a lightning rod for criticism over her lavish spending, is the field marshal directing the defense of her beleaguered husband's government. "My own view is that Najib will fight to the political death because of the wife," a longtime academician and political analyst told Asia Sentinel. "She is much stronger than Najib and will not accept any retirement package. She is powerful in her own right." The year-long scandal has paralyzed Malaysian politics and played a major role in weakening the economy as Najib twists and turns to keep his enemies at bay. Earlier this week, Najib sacked several members of his cabinet for apparent disloyalty; he has also moved against critical news outlets. Independent authority Driving Zeti out won't be easy. The Central Bank Act of 2009 – ironically passed that year at Zeti's request after Najib became prime minister – insulates the central bank from political influence. The governor can only be appointed or fired by the Malaysian King, a rotating monarchy that passes among nine sultans. The current king is from Kedah, the home state of Mahathir Mohamad, Najib's most implacable enemy. The king reportedly has told Mahathir he is staying out of the matter so that the law can take its course. Rosmah is said to have targeted Zeti after the Sarawak Report published details on July 9 about the deposit of RM2 million [US$523,400] into her account in Affin Bank, after which Rosmah demanded that Zeti find out who leaked the information within 72 hours or resign. dollah yankee - i got it from here: www.asiasentinel.com/politics/malaysian-pm-wife-seeks-central-bank-governorouster/ |
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