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The Malaysian government on April 6 unveiled an additional stimulus package worth 10 billion ringgit (2.3 billion USD) to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on March 25 decided to extend the movement control order (MCO) from March 31 to April 14, as new COVID-19 cases in the country continue to rise. ​

As COVID-19 concerns are growing, many countries in Asia have made stronger actions in efforts to contain the pandemic.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on late March 16 that the entire country will be on a movement control order starting from March 18-31 to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Malaysia aims to resolve its palm oil spat with India within a month, new Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said on March 11.

Malaysia’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on March 11 that fighting corruption will be the top priority for all members of the new administration.

The Malaysian government has agreed to review the economic stimulus package was launched by the previous government in late February.

Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on March 9 unveiled his Cabinet, naming four senior ministers in lieu of a deputy prime minister.

The first sitting of the Parliament of Malaysia expected to open on March 9 will be postponed till May 18, according to local media.

New Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on March 2 appealed for public support for his leadership.

Malaysia and India will work on improving ties that turned sour under former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and badly affected palm oil trade between the countries, Reuters reported on March 1, quoting officials from both nations.

President of the Bersatu party Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as Malaysia’s eighth prime minister at the royal palace on March 1.

Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has agreed with the appointment of former Minister of Home Affairs Muhyiddin Yassin as the country's new Prime Minister, the national palace said on February 29.

Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed in principle on the use of technology such as drones to monitor security and crime along the borders of both countries.

The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs has set up a special committee to review existing laws, especially those related to national security, Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.