Muhyiddin Yassin faces big challenges – and some say he may be bad news for minorities
When Malaysia’s government plunged into chaos last month, some believed the country’s veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad was likely to emerge an even more powerful political force. Instead, it was Muhyiddin Yassin, a much quieter figure, who was eventually appointed prime minister.
Muhyiddin, a conservative Malay nationalist, is a low-profile and cautious politician, say analysts.
