Problems mount in Malaysia

Malaysia’s economy has rebounded rapidly from the crisis. However, headwinds are growing. Having been on the verge of being eliminated, confirmed inflections have surged in recent days. Meanwhile, the political scene has taken a turn for the worse following renewed wrangling between Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister. There is a growing risk that political instability undermines the government’s ability to act at a crucial time.