PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has expressed his hope for Malaysia to continue combating the Covid-19 pandemic, following the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the new Prime Minister.

       In a Facebook post, the MCA president also congratulated Ismail Sabri on his appointment as the ninth Prime Minister following consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

       “Hopefully, with this appointment, Malaysia will be able to continue its efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic for the benefit and security of the people and the well-being of the country as expressed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” said the Ayer Hitam MP on Friday (Aug 20).