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Najib Tun Razak And The Murder Of Altantuya Shariibu. '?
The American political sex scandal that became known in 1998 occurred between President Bill Clinton and a 21-year old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky in 1995 to 1996. At first, Clinton denied having had a sexual illicit relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a refusal that (once his involvement with Lewinsky was uncovered) would prompt to his reprimand for perjury and impediment of equity (Tiersma, 2004). However, two years after the involvement Bill Clinton admits to having an affair with Ms. Lewinsky and as he said “it was inappropriate” ("Clinton admits to a relationship with Lewinsky in 1998", 2015).

This theory can be connected to a current circumstance requiring rhetorical communication. The “act” takes place when he addressed to the
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Two potential topics that may take advantage of this
Barrack Obama and the Scandals Surrounding the Closure of Guantanamo Bay Prison.
Najib Tun Razak and the Murder of Altantuya Shariibuu.

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Research topic
Najib Tun Razak’s involvement in the murderer of Altantuya Shariibuu.

Research question
How did Najib Tun Razak active thought process applied Burke’s theory of Dramatism in managing the allegations towards him regarding the murder of Altantuya Shariibuu?

How the question is relevant to the theory chosen or significant to society
The murder of Altantuya Shariibuu was considered one of the most gruesome murder committed in Malaysia and the sensationalism surrounding the murder escalated rapidly and drastically due to its link with the current Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Tun Razak. Although the case is considered close, the murder of Altantuya Shariibuu begs to question the integrity and nobility of the Prime Minister’s office and its administration. Furthermore, whilst the case was under investigation, Prime Minister Najib Razak has been constantly denying any known relationship between him and Altantuya
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The core concepts that were mentioned in the theory was the concept of guilt and redemption of which in the murder of Altantuya Shariibuu, Prime Minister of Malaysia – Najib Tun Razak has opted to subject himself to one of the concept mention in the theory which is scapegoating. Therefore, the core concept in our research will revolve around Burke’s concept of scapegoating.
Moreover, it is also noted the utilization of Burke Pentad’s by Najib Tun Razak. In this scenario here, it can be observed, the elements of the pentad are fulfilled the act is the murder of Altantuya Shariibuu, the scene is the growing descent of the Malaysian public towards t government that proves frustrating. Next, is the agent refers to Najib and the agency is the statement that made by him when investigation is ongoing. Lastly the purpose is purged himself and to convince the Malaysian public that he is innocent.

Hypotheses
Hypotheses 1 - By using the scapegoating method that is mentioned in the research question, Najib Tun Razak redeemed himself in the eyes of Malaysian

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