The Covid lockdown in Malaysia has allowed PM Muhyiddin Yassin's govt to avoid votes in parliament that would have otherwise exposed his razor-thin majority.
Thailand and Malaysia are trying to avoid what happened in Singapore, where infections spiked among low-wage foreign workers living in cramped housing.
More than half of Malaysia’s 673 confirmed coronavirus cases, the most in Southeast Asia, were linked to the gathering at a mosque between 27 Feb-1 March.
Mahathir's proposals to reduce living costs, a key part of 'New Malaysia' that had propelled the bloc’s win, was met with growing discontent in his coalition party.
Former PM Mahathir is planning an urgent confidence vote, as he has the backing of 114 lawmakers - enough for a majority in Malaysia’s 222-member parliament.
During a bilateral meeting, Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad also discussed lockdown, media blackout & detentions in Jammu & Kashmir.
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.
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.
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.
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