Several ministers go online to say goodbye
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Cabinet ministers have taken to social media to bid farewell, minutes after Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today. Among others, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin posted on Instagram, confirming that the Cabinet had tendered its resignation […]
Gov’t decides not to advise Agong to extend emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has decided it will not advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to proclaim an extension of the ongoing emergency after its scheduled end on Aug 1, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the government has also decided to […]
Legal firms allowed to operate with strict SOPs adherence
KUALA LUMPUR: Legal firms in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas which have been placed under the enhanced movement control order, are allowed to operate throughout the period with strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the permission was given after taking […]
PAS agrees with Umno not to push for GE15 to be held anytime soon
KUALA LUMPUR: PAS agreed with Umno’s suggestion not to pressure the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government to hold the 15th General Election (GE15) anytime soon as the country should be focusing on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been deemed a grave emergency. Its secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, said the suggestion was appropriate and timely […]
Govt does not interfere with work of Independent Special Committee on Emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: The government recognises the Independent Special Committee that was established under Section 2 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 and does not interfere with its work, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. In a statement today, he said the government gave its full cooperation […]
Govt to continue to advise Agong over decision to lift or continue Emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: It is the responsibility of the government to continue to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, as the Head of State, in making decisions pertaining to duration of the Emergency period. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said this is in […]
To fine or not to fine
No decision yet on compounds for vaccine appointment absentees KOTA BHARU: The government has yet to decide whether to issue compounds to individuals who registered for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme but fail to show up for their appointments. Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said he was confident […]
Govt assures parliament will convene when the time comes
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given assurance that the parliament will be called to convene when the right time comes either before or after the Covid-19 emergency ends, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. However, he said the government will, first and foremost, seek the advice of the […]
Undi18: Give time to EC
PENDANG: Election Commission (EC) should be given space and time on the implementation of automatic voter registration and Undi18 (lowering the voting age to 18), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He said various procedures were involved before this matter could be implemented, including dealings with the […]
Compound for SOP violations only as last resort
KOTA BHARU: The government considers the issue of compound for violations of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent Covid-19 infection as settled, and enforcement teams have been reminded to issue summonses only as a last resort, said Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) said for example […]
