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Mixed reactions to emergency

BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI, SARAH HAFIZAH EDWIN CHANDRA & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: The sudden declaration of a state of emergency in the country has received mixed reactions from politicians, economists and foreign stakeholders. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah declared the emergency in a statement on Tuesday, clarifying that the move […]

Safety is top leaders’ utmost priority

KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to declare the state of emergency shows that they put the people’s safety at utmost priority. “The number of Covid-19 cases in the state is increasing by the day and the people need to learn from […]

‘Now, government can focus on combating Covid-19’

KUCHING: The declaration of a state of emergency in the nation will enable the government to focus on combating the Covid-19 pandemic without interference from any political or apolitical entities, said Local Government assistant minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He said the state of emergency would also prevent any political parties from undermining or distracting […]

State of emergency right decision

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang says he agrees with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s decree that a state of emergency be imposed in the country. “I agree that due to the escalating situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is a right decision to be made […]

Don’t panic due to proclaimed emergency

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged not to get panic at the proclamation of a state of emergency by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in containing the wave of Covid-19 pandemic that are sweeping the nation. In making this call, Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo said it is the […]

Economic activities will continue to function during state of emergency

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expounded that the country’s economic activities will continue to function throughout the duration of the state of emergency, but is subject to compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the re-implementation of the movement control order (MCO). The Prime Minister said the government would ensure that economic activities […]

Chronology of state of emergency in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today proclaimed an emergency that will be enforced up to Aug 1 as a proactive measure to contain the worsening Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia. It is the ninth emergency that has ever declared in the country’s history. Following is the chronology of emergency […]

Hoping no emergency will delay state election

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hoped that a state of emergency will not be imposed in the state to postpone the Sarawak 12th Election next year.  He said in view of the increasing cases of Covid-19, the federal government has decided to declare an emergency to stop several […]

State polls to go on

KUCHING: The 12th Sarawak Election could be held in November or December this year, opines political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. “It is now confirmed that there’s no declaration of emergency. Therefore, Sarawak should continue its mandatory election as required by the state constitution. “The current state assembly term ends on April next year, it is […]

GPS supports Agong’s decree

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supports the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree that all politicians should stop politicking. “GPS hopes that all parties heed the advice of His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who always prioritises the people and the country,” said GPS chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “GPS also acknowledges that the […]