[ AFP ] Malaysia makes ousted PM head of virus-hit country’s recovery body

Malaysia makes ousted PM head of virus-hit country’s recovery body

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia’s former leader was selected to head the country’s Covid-19 recovery council, an official said Saturday, just weeks after he was removed from office. Muhyiddin Yassin fell from power last month after rising anger over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Muhyiddin Yassin fell from power last month after rising anger over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But a cabinet decision has now appointed him as the coronavirus body’s chairman as well as a minister, government chief secretary Mohamad Zuki Ali said.

Mohamad said the ex-leader, who ruled for 17 months, would “lead the country’s recovery strategy, to achieve the best economic impact, and restore the lives of the people” in the virus-battered country.

Muhyiddin’s fall saw Ismail Sabri Yaakob, a senior leader in his coalition, take over.

Backed by support from Muhyiddin and his allies, he then reshuffled the cabinet, keeping many of the ex-premier’s allies on board. 

DPA Notes: So he can’t run away from the COVID-19 duties it seems… no one else wanted the dirty work.