Japan's junior ruling coalition partner is likely to appoint transport minister Tetsuo Saito as its new leader, following incumbent Keiichi Ishii's loss in the general election late last month, sources close to the matter said Saturday.Ishii, who became head of the Komeito party on Sept. 28, has expressed his intention to step down, adding to the ruling bloc's woes as the Liberal Democratic Party grapples with a loss of public trust amid a slush funds scandal.Komeito, backed by the major lay Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, is slated to decide on the recommendation of Saito at a meeting o…READ FULL ARTICLE
