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A man looks at the electronic screens at the Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, 17 March, 2020.

World Bank: Southeast Asia Faces Recession over COVID-19 Pandemic

Malaysian economy could potentially shrink for the first time since 2009.

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Mass Muslim Event in India Spawns New Cluster of COVID-19 Cases

Indonesia and Malaysia are tracking citizens who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in mid March in New Delhi.
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China Pursues ‘Mask Diplomacy’ With Asian Neighbors during COVID-19 Crisis

Countries in South, Southeast Asia have received big shipments of medical supplies donated by Beijing.
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Coronavirus Cases Surpass Milestones in Malaysia, Thailand

Bangladesh garment factories close while the Indonesian president calls on the G20 to lead efforts against COVID-19.
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Malaysia’s Glove Makers Warn of Chronic Shortage from COVID-19 Lockdown

Manufacturers negotiating with government for exemptions to movement restrictions, which had been extended until April 14.
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Malaysia, Other Countries Take Steps to Cushion Economic Pain from Coronavirus

Nations in region pump cash, prepare handouts to help ease COVID-19’s financial shock.
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Malaysian King Calls on Citizens to Cooperate with COVID-19 Lockdown

Military will be deployed starting Sunday to help control movement, Malaysian defense chief says.
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