Malaysian Medical Association rejects alleged plan to invoke ‘emergency’ rule

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Malaysian Medical Association rejects alleged plan to invoke ‘emergency’ rule due to Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s alleged plan to govern the entire country using “emergency powers” is unnecessary, said the Malaysian Medical Association that noted the crisis was still limited to Sabah.

The country’s primary group representing medical professionals pointed out that Covid-19 elsewhere, even in other parts of the country under a conditional movement control order, was under control.

Yesterday alone, Sabah reported 889 new Covid-19 cases, which the MMA said required urgent and significant action from the federal government.

“The Malaysian Medical Association sees no need to declare a national emergency; however, Sabah's healthcare in the fight against Covid-19 is in dire need of help,” the group said in a statement today.

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