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Topic: Malaysia

Malaysia declares state of emergency for the first time since 1969

The emergency decree gives Muhyiddin’s administration more power to tackle a surge in Covid cases and may allow the police and military to assist in public health measures.

State of emergency in Malaysia as pandemic worsens, embattled govt could delay polls now

Covid-19 cases have exploded in Malaysia after a local election in September, with new infections hitting a record-high last week.

Malaysia healthcare at ‘breaking point’, UK pharmacies set to offer vaccine & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe. 

Malaysia’s Islamic authorities allow use of Covid vaccine, make it mandatory for some

Malaysia is struggling to stem a fresh wave of cases that emerged in September. Daily cases hit a record 2,234 on 10 December.

Malaysia to obtain 6.4 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine through Covax

Malaysia says it has negotiated with Pfizer an option to boost its purchases to cover another 20% of its population, and is in talks with Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

Are Covid vaccines halal? Malaysia tries to find middle ground

Muslim religious authorities have previously exempted vaccines from halal labeling. Still, concerns about the shots containing items banned under Islamic law continue to linger.

Malaysia battles fake remedies, Africa’s largest clinical trial kicks off & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

World’s biggest glove producer at risk as Covid clusters emerge

Resurgence of virus in factory complex of world’s largest surgical gloves maker puts at risk key export for the Southeast Asian manufacturing centre and a nascent economic recovery.

Italy short on intensive care staff, polls cause surge in Malaysia & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Malaysia imposes restrictions in most states till 6 December as Covid cases rise

The country has been struggling to contain a resurgence of coronavirus infections that emerged in late September after elections in a Malaysian state.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.