Abdullah Ahmad Badawi became Malaysia's fifth Prime Minister with a commitment to fight corruption, introducing measures to empower anti-corruption bodies and promoting an interpretation of Islam, known as Islam Hadhari, which emphasizes the compatibility between Islam and modern development. He also prioritized revitalizing Malaysia's agriculture sector. Under his leadership, the Barisan Nasional party achieved a significant victory in the 2004 general election. However, public protests like the 2007 Bersih Rally, demanding electoral reforms, and the HINDRAF rally against alleged discriminatory policies, indicated growing dissent. Although re-elected in 2008, Abdullah faced criticism for perceived inefficiencies, leading him to announce his resignation in 2008, with Najib Razak succeeding him in April 2009.