Ismail Sabri: Of daily Covid-19 briefings and batik shirts

For nearly three months, thousands of Malaysians have tuned in to Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's daily live telecasts on the government's Covid-19 prevention policies and procedures.

In a special interview with Bernama TV, Ismail admitted being initially nervous to be the bearer of bad news - to announce various restrictions as decided in the ministers special meeting that he chaired every morning...