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Muhyiddin Yassin

March 15, 2021
Malaysia Under Fire for COVID-19 ‘Fake News’ Ordinance
By Sebastian Strangio
For Malaysia's media, the new rules are set to make an already restrictive situation worse.

March 01, 2021
Elections to Follow COVID-19 Emergency, Malaysian PM Promises
By Sebastian Strangio
However, parliament is unlikely to convene until the state of emergency expires on August 1.

February 10, 2021
Advancing Indonesia-Malaysia Relations Amid COVID-19
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Much of the quick visit of the Malaysian prime minister to Indonesia signaled continuity in relations rather than any major boost.

January 12, 2021
Malaysia Declares Virus Emergency, Offering Reprieve for Besieged PM
By Sebastian Strangio
The surprise announcement has given PM Muhyiddin Yassin until August 1 to get COVID-19, and the broader political situation, under control.

November 27, 2020
With Budget Approval, Malaysia’s PM Gains Some Breathing Room
By Sebastian Strangio
But more challenges loom on the horizon for Muhyiddin Yassin's fragile governing coalition.

November 10, 2020
Budget Looms as Crucial Test for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
Facing a raft of internal and external challenges, the budget looms as a vote of confidence in Malaysia's leader.

October 27, 2020
Another Close Shave for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
UMNO expressed its support for Muhyiddin's coalition, even as its officials sought to extract concessions from the beleaguered premier.

October 26, 2020
Malaysia’s King Rejects PM’s Proposal to Declare Emergency
By Associated Press
Critics claim that Muhyiddin's move was intended to strengthen his hold on power amid challenges to his leadership.

October 13, 2020
Malaysia’s Anwar Meets King in Bid to Form New Government
By Associated Press
The perennial opposition leader failed to produce clinching evidence that he commands a parliamentary majority.

October 12, 2020
Royal Audience to Test Anwar’s Bid for Power in Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
As Malaysia's opposition leader prepares to put his case to the king, the country braces for another wrenching political shift.

October 06, 2020
Amid Political Crisis, Malaysia Braces for Second Wave of COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
As Prime Minister Muhyiddin enters self-quarantine, his nation grapples with a sudden rise in coronavirus infections.

October 06, 2020
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Quarantines After Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Associated Press
Amid soaring cases, the Malaysian religious affairs minister has been hospitalized with the coronavirus.
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