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On 9 February, former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tested positive for COVID-19. [62] On 13 February, the total number of cases in Malaysia exceeded the 3 million mark, reaching 3,040,235. [46] By 24 February, the total number of recoveries in Malaysia had exceeded the 3 million mark, reaching 3,018,172.
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On 12 May, Malaysia's daily death toll reached a new record of 39 deaths. On 15 May, this record was surpassed with 44 deaths recorded that day, bringing the death toll to 1,866. On 17 May, Malaysia's daily death toll reached a new record of 45 deaths. That day, Selangor topped the highest number of infections (1,650) and deaths (20).
The COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia has had a significant impact on the Malaysian economy, leading to the devaluation of the Malaysian ringgit (MYR) and the decline in the country's gross domestic product. The pandemic also adversely affected several key sectors including entertainment, markets, retail, hospitality, and tourism.
On 29 December, the Health Ministry stated that COVID-19 cases in Malaysia were under control, with only 0.5% of patients admitted to hospital and a death rate of 0.08%. [158] On 30 December, 14 new COVID-19 cases were reported at flood evacuation centres in Kelantan and Terengganu. [159]
The Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021 enacted in March 2021 is an ordinance that emphasizes the issue of untrue news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. [9] However, the ordinance raises concerns about any abuse of the ordinance that could affect the freedom of speech of Malaysians, especially in the country's ongoing political ...
The 2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis was triggered after several Members of Parliament (MPs) of the 14th Malaysian Parliament changed party support, leading to the loss of a parliamentary majority, the collapse of two successive coalition governments, and the resignation of two Prime Ministers. The political crisis culminated in a 2022 ...
Today the Barisan Nasional coalition has three prominent members – the UMNO, MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) and MIC (Malaysian Indian Congress). The current Prime Minister of Malaysia is from Pakatan Harapan (PH) who is the ex-UMNO leader, marking the first time the post is occupied by a non-UMNO party member.