Ex-PMs trying to shape opinions in Johor polls


(From left) Najib, Muhyiddin and Dr Mahathir.

TIMING is important in politics and it seems like Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s timing has been somewhat off.

The former prime minister tested positive for Covid-19 a day after the National Recovery Council, which he chairs, proposed the reopening of all international borders by March 1.

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