Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has called on Putrajaya to learn from its mistakes in the battle against Covid-19, adding that it should ensure that Malaysian bureaucracy does not become a barrier in accepting much-needed international assistance and cooperation.

Noting that Malaysians are becoming restless as pandemic fatigue sets in, he expressed concerns that the country may have lost the delicate balance between prioritising public health and our economic interests.

"Today, 450 days on – we must look back and reflect. The unknown is no longer as mysterious as it was last year. Our focus...