The Malaysian Insight

FORMER prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tested positive for Covid-19.

In a Facebook post, the Bersatu president said he had undergone a polymerase chain reaction test, which returned a positive result.

“Thank God, I am only experiencing mild symptoms and in good condition,” he wrote.

Muhyiddin said he will be under home quarantine as per Health Ministry guidelines.

“To those who may have been in close contact with me, I would advise you to follow the protocols laid out by the ministry.

“Please pray for the health of my family and I,” he added.

Yesterday, Muhyiddin chaired a National Recovery Council meeting, which was attended by several ministers, including Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Muhyiddin, who is Perikatan Nasional chairman, was also slated to be present at the launch of the coalition’s election machinery for the Johor polls on Friday. – February 9, 2022.