Malaysia’s new premier misses swearing-in of Cabinet after Covid contact

Malaysia’s new prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, missed the swearing-in ceremony of his new government on Monday after coming into contact with someone infected with Covid-19 (Prime Minister Office/AP)

Malaysia’s new prime minister missed the swearing-in ceremony of his new government on Monday after coming into contact with someone infected with Covid-19, his office said.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob has begun self-isolating and will virtually attend Tuesday’s official National Day celebrations, according to a statement from his office.