Muhyiddin Yassin

“The current situation of this outbreak requires drastic measures to restore the situation as soon as possible," says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

There will be speed bumps ahead for Malaysia's new prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, on the back of economic downturn and political turmoil. How will he manage?

Of course, the legitimacy of the PN government under Muhyiddin’s leadership will be tested when the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes on May 18, which means he has two months to get a stronger grip on things.

“Give me a little time to set the main direction of this government and country under the new administration,” Muhyiddin said in his first address to the nation on Monday.

(May 13): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad named Lim Guan Eng as finance minister and set up an advisory board that includes a billionaire and a former central bank governor to carry out his economic plan.

SINGAPORE (Apr 23): Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) is now free to function as a political party ahead of Malaysia’s 14th general election (GE14) on May 9, says President Tan Sri Muhyiddin in a statement.