Regional Roundup: Former M'sian PM Mahathir announces new Pejuang party

Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced the name of his new movement is Parti Pejuang Tanah Air or ‘Fighters of the Nation Party’. Plus, Thailand's King has sworn in a new cabinet, calling for "order and peace" after ongoing student protests. And, The Philippines is in talks with Russia’s vaccine makers to discuss possible participation in clinical trials. But what impact will all this have? Leslie Lopez, Straits Times Regional Correspondent gives his analysis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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