Is Abdullah Ahmad Badawi A-List?
NoB
No — Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2003
Becomes Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 2009
Dropped to B tier — Steps Down as Prime Minister
Ranking Timeline
1978C$0.1M
Elected to Parliament
Enters parliament as a member, starting his political journey.
2003A▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Becomes Prime Minister
Appointed as the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
2008A$5M+$4M
Election Setbacks
Faces setbacks in the general election, diminishing his political standing.
2009B▼$7M+$2M
Steps Down as Prime Minister
Resigns from the post of Prime Minister.
2026B$10M+$3M
Former Prime Minister
Remains a respected elder statesman in Malaysia, remembered for his efforts to combat corruption and promote economic development.
Last updated: February 25, 2026