Malaysia's new PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob invites opposition to join COVID-19 recovery efforts
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- Published Date: 01:42 | 22 August 2021
- Modified Date: 01:42 | 22 August 2021
Malaysia'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.
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