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Malaysia’s Parliament Opens After 7 Months, Emergency to End

Malaysia’s Parliament Opens After 7 Months, Emergency to End

By Eileen Ng
The reopening has been criticized as a sham, as the five-day session is limited to reviewing the government's COVID-19 response and there are no plans for any votes.
As Delta Variant Rages in Southeast Asia, Health Workers Warned Not to Speak Out

As Delta Variant Rages in Southeast Asia, Health Workers Warned Not to Speak Out

By Alifah Zainuddin
The pandemic has highlighted deep-rooted problems in health service. Medical workers voicing out their concerns have put governments on the defensive.

Malaysia to Phase Out China’s Sinovac Vaccine

Malaysia to Phase Out China’s Sinovac Vaccine

By Sebastian Strangio
Will mounting evidence about the limited efficacy of Chinese-made vaccines spell the end for Beijing's vaccine diplomacy?

Malaysia’s ‘Total Lockdown’ Failure Plunges Hospitals Into Crisis

Malaysia’s ‘Total Lockdown’ Failure Plunges Hospitals Into Crisis

By Alifah Zainuddin
A COVID-19 surge is overwhelming many of Malaysia’s intensive care units, as rivalries among politicians allow a disaster to unfold.

COVID-19 Tightens Its Grip on Southeast Asia

COVID-19 Tightens Its Grip on Southeast Asia

By Sebastian Strangio
At least half of the region's 11 nations have seen record daily infection counts over the past week.
Malaysian PM Backtracks and Agrees to Convene Parliament

Malaysian PM Backtracks and Agrees to Convene Parliament

By Sebastian Strangio
The decisions follows a series of rare interventions by the king and the heads of the country's nine Malay royal houses.

Malaysia’s PM to Decide on Parliament Return as Pandemic Worsens

Malaysia’s PM to Decide on Parliament Return as Pandemic Worsens

By Alifah Zainuddin
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin barely survived the last sitting of parliament. Will he survive the next?
Malaysia Announces Massive COVID-19 Aid Package as Thailand Tightens Restrictions

Malaysia Announces Massive COVID-19 Aid Package as Thailand Tightens Restrictions

By Sebastian Strangio
Until Southeast Asian nations achieve widespread vaccination distribution, they will continue to struggle with periodic outbreaks and lockdowns.

Malaysia’s King Calls for the Reopening of Parliament

Malaysia’s King Calls for the Reopening of Parliament

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's legislature has been suspended under a state of emergency imposed in January.

Malaysia Aims to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

Malaysia Aims to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

By Alexandra Radu
With cases soaring, Malaysia hopes to quicken the pace of vaccinations and head off further deaths from the virus.

Malaysia Enters ‘Total Lockdown’ as COVID-19 Surge Continues

Malaysia Enters ‘Total Lockdown’ as COVID-19 Surge Continues

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin is facing increasing pressure from the opposition – and from within his own coalition.
Amid Case Surge, Malaysia’s COVID-19 Infection Rate Surpasses India’s

Amid Case Surge, Malaysia’s COVID-19 Infection Rate Surpasses India’s

By Luke Hunt
So far this month, the number of “brought in dead” has tripled over April's total.

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