With a fourth lockdown in place, tens of thousands of Malaysians have lost their jobs. A campaign is expressing dissatisfaction with the government.
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Spread of Delta Variant Prompts New Lockdowns in Asia
Australia, Bangladesh and Malaysia are among the nations scrambling to contain outbreaks as sluggish vaccination drives leave populations vulnerable.
New Outbreak in Malaysia Is Linked to Ramadan Gatherings
With more new infections per capita than almost anywhere else in Asia, the country reimposed restrictions as the prime minister called on Malaysians to observe “a self-lockdown.”
Train Collision in Malaysia Injures Over 200 People
A light rail train carrying passengers in Kuala Lumpur collided in a tunnel with an empty train on a test run. Officials promised a full investigation.
The Latest Coronavirus Comes From Dogs
A newly identified coronavirus may not pose a serious threat, but the finding highlights the need to monitor animal viruses more proactively, scientists say.
What Can and Can’t Be Learned From a Doctor in China Who Pioneered Masks
Dr. Wu Lien-Teh helped change the course of a plague epidemic in the early 20th century and promoted the use of masks as a public health tool.
Myanmar Coup Highlights Autocracy’s Rise in Southeast Asia
Not long ago, democracy seemed to be surging in the region. But in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and elsewhere, it is in trouble.
With Swarms of Ships, Beijing Tightens Its Grip on South China Sea
After building artificial islands, China is using large fleets of ostensibly civilian boats to press other countries’ vessels out of disputed waters.
Najib Razak, Former Malaysian Leader, Admits Covid ‘Mistake’
Najib Razak said he did not register with a phone app, as required, after arriving at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. “I confess,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “I accept both criticism and insight.”
For the First Time, a North Korean Is Set to Be Extradited to the U.S.
Malaysia’s agreement to extradite the man is a victory in Washington’s efforts to crack down on what it has called sanctions-evading activities by North Koreans.