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SEREMBAN: The King’s decree that there is no need to proclaim an Emergency in the country at this time has been praised by many political leaders.
The Vice President of the Umno, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (Photo) said the decision was also in line with the provisions of the Federal Constitution while acknowledging the hard work and sacrifices of the leaders who had been doing everything possible to stop the spread of Covid-19.
“The Malaysian king and rulers have made the best decision for Malaysia and in the best interest of the people.
“It should now encourage all parties to come forward and work with the government to combat this global pandemic,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Mohamad said that the wisdom displayed by the king is a testament to the very important constitutional role that the monarch plays in the administration of the country.
“For the umpteenth time, the Malaysian king and rulers have given priority to the people and their welfare,” he said.
He expressed his confidence that the Perikatan Nasional government would do everything necessary to implement the decision.
Sarawak’s Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg urged politicians and the public to heed the “wise words” of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
“First, he recommended to politicians to stop politicking, and second, Malaysians should come together to tackle Covid-19.
“For us in Sarawak, we will follow Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s advice and continue to fulfill our duties to serve the people,” he told reporters after launching the artificial reef ball deployment off the coast of Sampadi-Tanjung Datu. . waters.
Abang Johari said the decision meant that Sarawak would still face a state election in the coming months when the term of the current state legislature ends next June.
He added that he would leave it up to the Electoral Commission (EC) and the health authorities to develop a standard operating procedure for the election to take place in a controlled environment so that it does not cause an increase in Covid-19 cases.
“I hope the EC can learn from the experience of Singapore and New Zealand in holding elections during the pandemic,” he added.
Sabah Heritage Party Chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has called on all political leaders to work together as the nation fights Covid-19, following Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decision not to declare an emergency. in the country.
Hailing the decision as something to be thankful for, he urged all Warisan MPs to adhere to the decree.
He also hopes that all political leaders will work together to make sure the nation can fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
The former prime minister of Sabah reiterated the party’s position that there is nothing more important than economic and political stability.
“We can only revive our economy if all leaders put politics, religion and race aside and work together to find solutions to rebuild this nation,” Shafie said in a statement yesterday.
He noted that, in addition to communities, companies were also seriously affected by the pandemic.
“If you have any good and useful ideas to share on how to solve the problems faced, please do so,” he said.
Shafie also urged all leaders to help their constituents in this fight against the virus and the economic slowdown.
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