newsmaker n. One whose actions consistently make news headlines, who effects the course of public discourse and creates an impact in Malaysian politics, for better or worse.

He has consistently turned to the gods for succour. However, even they appeared to look away at a critical point and he was left teetering on the very brink of the political precipice.

Malaysians watched with bated breath to see if he would finally fall but, amazingly, he regained his footing and has stubbornly continued to ride his luck...