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Upbeat Hari Raya mood in Malaysia belies simmering tensions
Notwithstanding the positive Hari Raya atmosphere as benefits from the recent budget trickle down, this may be the calm before a possible political storm at the ballot box.
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Outside Kuala Lumpur, few wear masks, unless they work in a food and beverage establishment or retail shop where these are required.
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Serina Rahman
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Recent announcements of a new Covid-19 wave
The number of infections in Malaysia has been on the rise. The Ministry of Health’s latest announcement indicated a 26.2 per cent increase in hospital admissions over the past week alone, consisting mainly of older patients or those with comorbidities. A number of clusters in schools have been reported over the past month.
