Malaisie

As in 2020, Malaysia faced a difficult situation in 2021. Following a steady deterioration, the Covid-19 pandemic peaked at the end of August, with multiple social consequences for the population. However, the country has since regained economic growth and succeeded in its national vaccination campaign. Yet, due to dissensions within the majority, the controversial management of the health crisis by the government precipitated the resignation of Prime Minister Muhyddin Yassin, replaced by Ismail Sabri Yaakob, a member of UMNO which was removed from power in 2018. The victory of the party and its allies in two important electoral tests sounded the true epilogue of the democratic transition of May 2018. Nevertheless, various indicators plead for a more nuanced analysis, beyond the fact that the partisan reshuffle initiated in February 2020 remains uncertain before the next general election.