Optimism of Malaysia's Future

On 16 August 2021, it was announced that Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and his cabinet resigned. The resignation comes as Malaysia grapples with its worst Covid-19 outbreak and the economic hit from multiple rounds of lockdowns. The fragmentation of party coalitions has destabilised the political scene in Malaysia - how are Malaysians reacting to this? We ask their opinions on what lies ahead for the country.