PETALING JAYA, Sept. 7 -- Laughter in the time of Covid-19 could very well be just what the doctor ordered.

And rather literally, the doctor in question is none other than homegrown comic Dr Jason Leong, who is about to launch an upcoming stand-up special with Netflix on Malaysia Day available in 190 countries.

Dr Jason Leong: Hashtag Blessed is the third comedy stand-up special from Malaysia and sees the former medical doctor showing audiences the best way to navigate roadblocks, mothers-in-law and business class show-offs.

He said in a recent virtual media session, he had always wanted to sell his 2018 show globally and having a Netflix special is a dream come true.

While the jokes and him are unmistakably Malaysian, Dr Leong said v...