ID | 185203 |
Title Proper | Malaysia in 2021 |
Other Title Information | Pandemic, Emergency, and Reprieve |
Language | ENG |
Author | Ostwald, Kai |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Malaysia remained firmly in the grip of both the COVID-19 pandemic and economic turmoil in 2021. Ongoing political instability led to an emergency proclamation that suspended Parliament for the first time since 1969, followed by an unprecedented public rebuke of political leaders by the Malaysian king, and the third new government in as many years. This returned the long-dominant UMNO to power. An unexpected political ceasefire promised extensive reforms, but their implementation was uncertain. |
`In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 62, No.1; Jan-Feb 2022: p.83–92 |
Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 62 No 1 |
Key Words | Malaysia ; Monarchy ; UMNO ; Reform ; Emergency ; COVID-19 |