Malaysia to push ahead with state polls despite COVID-19 concerns

Malaysia's opposition is mounting a legal challenge to stall upcoming state polls. It insists holding the Malacca election during the COVID-19 pandemic is not safe. Political infighting led to the collapse of the Malacca government, which was controlled by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's UMNO party. The contest is seen as a key test for the ruling government.

The contest is seen as a key test for the ruling government.

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