KUALA LUMPUR -- Ismail Sabri Yaakob won a tough battle to win Malaysia's premiership but now he faces an even stiffer test: to stem a surge in COVID-19 cases and restore public confidence in government.
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Malaysia's Ismail Sabri faces battle to curb COVID and spur growth
New prime minister tasked with rebuilding public trust in government
Malaysia's new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaks during a National Day address at his office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 30. (Prime Minister's Office via AP)
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