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Malaysia's new Prime Minister invites opposition to join COVID-19 recovery efforts

In a television address a day after his inauguration, Ismail Sabri said he will also enhance the previous government's COVID-19 strategy.

Reuters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mon, August 23, 2021 Published on Aug. 23, 2021 Published on 2021-08-23T18:23:33+07:00

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This handout photo from Malaysia's Department of Information taken and released on August 21, 2021 shows Malaysia's incoming Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (left) receiving documents from King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah (right) before taking the oath as the country's new leader at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur.
This handout photo from Malaysia's Department of Information taken and released on August 21, 2021 shows Malaysia's incoming Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (left) receiving documents from King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah (right) before taking the oath as the country's new leader at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. (AFP/Khirul NIZAM ZANIL / Malaysia's Department of Information)

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alaysia's new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday he will invite opposition leaders to join the government's special committees to address the COVID-19 crisis.

In a television address a day after his inauguration, Ismail Sabri said he will also enhance the previous government's COVID-19 strategy.

The new Prime Minister is expected to announce his cabinet line-up this week, state news agency Bernama reported on Monday, citing the premier.

He took charge as the Southeast Asian nation battles its worst surge in COVID-19 infections and as public anger grows over the handling of the pandemic. He is backed by the same alliance that supported Muhyiddin.

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