News analysis
New premier faces tough task of forming Cabinet
Need to reward supporters and mollify reluctant backers presents a complication
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Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will face the immediate and daunting task of bringing a worsening Covid-19 outbreak under control so that the economy can stretch its legs again.
Malaysia has averaged more than 200 deaths and nearly 20,000 new infections daily since Aug 3, when 11 Umno MPs withdrew support for Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, ultimately forcing him to resign as prime minister.
