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70% Male Leaders no common sense vs 85% Female Leaders have common sense
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Malaysian Leaders got no EMPATHY & PERSPECTIVE.
Friday, January 22, 2021
Please donate to the victim
Mongolian who claimed sexual assault by cop has to pay RM6,500KUALA LUMPUR: A Mongolian woman who brought a suit of false imprisonment and sexual assault against a policeman will now have to pay RM6,500 as costs to him instead.
The High Court struck out her suit against police inspector Hazrul Hizham Ghazali as she could not deposit a RM70,000 payment for security for costs.
Judge Azimah Omar two days ago also ordered the woman, Nandine, to pay the RM6,500 as costs to Hazrul.
Hazrul had applied for the plaintiff to deposit RM70,000 to maintain her action as she is a foreigner.
(The money will be paid as legal costs to Hazrul in the event the court dismisses Nandine’s suit.)
On Dec 14, Azimah gave Nandine 30 days to post the amount failing which her suit would be deemed to be annulled.
Her lawyer, Thomas Philip, today launched a campaign to raise funds to have a fresh suit refiled in the sessions court and pay Hazrul the RM6,500.
“We have launched a PitchIN campaign to raise RM46,500 on behalf of the Mongolian national to have the matter refiled and heard in the sessions court,” he said.
In April last year, she filed the suit, seeking declarations that she was unlawfully detained and sexually assaulted by Hazrul during the movement control order.
Last year, Nandine was required to stay in a shelter home for potentially trafficked victims but later returned home.
In a statement through her lawyer, Nandine said she had lost her reputation in Mongolia and has had difficulty getting support even from her family and friends.
“I am having a hard time now, but I don’t want to give up on my civil claim because it would mean giving in to that police inspector,” she said, praying that the public would help her in her legal pursuit.
Hazrul is also facing multiple charges for rape and outrage of modesty of two women in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court.
He is alleged to have raped two Mongolian women, aged between 20 and 36, in two different rooms at a boutique hotel in Petaling Jaya on April 11.
He is also facing charges for abuse of power in exploiting the women for sexual purposes under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit https://www.reward.pitchin.my
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There is no compassion in Malaysian Judges.
First get rape.
Second the rapist is still working and free to harass the victim.
Third the victim has to pay for security cost of RM70,000 being a foreigner.
Fourth the victim has lost the case because she could not raise the RM70,000 deposit and have to pay the rapist RM6.500
THIS IS HOW UNFAIR MALAYSIA JUSTICE IS.
KUALA LUMPUR: A Mongolian woman who brought a suit of false imprisonment and sexual assault against a policeman will now have to pay RM6,500 as costs to him instead.
The High Court struck out her suit against police inspector Hazrul Hizham Ghazali as she could not deposit a RM70,000 payment for security for costs.
Judge Azimah Omar two days ago also ordered the woman, Nandine, to pay the RM6,500 as costs to Hazrul.
Hazrul had applied for the plaintiff to deposit RM70,000 to maintain her action as she is a foreigner.
(The money will be paid as legal costs to Hazrul in the event the court dismisses Nandine’s suit.)
On Dec 14, Azimah gave Nandine 30 days to post the amount failing which her suit would be deemed to be annulled.
Her lawyer, Thomas Philip, today launched a campaign to raise funds to have a fresh suit refiled in the sessions court and pay Hazrul the RM6,500.
“We have launched a PitchIN campaign to raise RM46,500 on behalf of the Mongolian national to have the matter refiled and heard in the sessions court,” he said.
In April last year, she filed the suit, seeking declarations that she was unlawfully detained and sexually assaulted by Hazrul during the movement control order.
Last year, Nandine was required to stay in a shelter home for potentially trafficked victims but later returned home.
In a statement through her lawyer, Nandine said she had lost her reputation in Mongolia and has had difficulty getting support even from her family and friends.
“I am having a hard time now, but I don’t want to give up on my civil claim because it would mean giving in to that police inspector,” she said, praying that the public would help her in her legal pursuit.
Hazrul is also facing multiple charges for rape and outrage of modesty of two women in the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court.
He is alleged to have raped two Mongolian women, aged between 20 and 36, in two different rooms at a boutique hotel in Petaling Jaya on April 11.
He is also facing charges for abuse of power in exploiting the women for sexual purposes under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit https://www.reward.pitchin.my
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There is no compassion in Malaysian Judges.
First get rape.
Second the rapist is still working and free to harass the victim.
Third the victim has to pay for security cost of RM70,000 being a foreigner.
Fourth the victim has lost the case because she could not raise the RM70,000 deposit and have to pay the rapist RM6.500
THIS IS HOW UNFAIR MALAYSIA JUSTICE IS.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Puki Heart
Monday, January 18, 2021
What is the real motive?
Officials say why govt needs power over private property
PETALING JAYA: Two top government officials have explained why the government has been provided emergency powers for access to private land, building or movable property and resources while dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The chief secretary to the government, Mohd Zuki Ali, said the government requires many resources, facilities and manpower to combat the pandemic which had been considered as a national threat.
Zuki said the temporary access for private assets was not limited to the health sector only, adding that the government could use the power for other important sectors such as economic, security, and education, among others.
Since it would be difficult to maintain physical distancing at schools, he said the government could provide bigger buildings for school administrators to conduct academic lessons without risking students’ health.
Zuki also noted that the declaration of a state of emergency is necessary as the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act was insufficient to contain the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.
“The emergency is the best option for the government to receive assistance from the private sectors,” he said in a live interview today.
National Security Council director-general Mohd Rabin Basir said the situation would be worsened if the government were to depend solely on the current law and did not enact emergency ordinances.
“This is because the government would not get the necessary assistance it needed,” he said.
He added that with the ordinance having power over private assets would help speed up any decision-making process with the private sectors.
“The ordinance would allow the government to cut bureaucracy and the long negotiation process with the private sector,” he said.
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THERE ARE 35,700 ABANDONED HOUSING UNITS IN 63 HOUSING PROJECTS IN MALAYSIA.
SO WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT NEED TO GRAB OTHER PEOPLE'S PROPERTY DURING EMERGENCY?
A GOVERNMENT THAT DOES NOT USE BRAIN AND COMMON SENSE HAS NO BUSINESS IN RUNNING THIS NATION.
IT IS TIME THE BENEFICIARY OF THE EMERGENCY TELL THE TRUTH.
PETALING JAYA: Two top government officials have explained why the government has been provided emergency powers for access to private land, building or movable property and resources while dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The chief secretary to the government, Mohd Zuki Ali, said the government requires many resources, facilities and manpower to combat the pandemic which had been considered as a national threat.
Zuki said the temporary access for private assets was not limited to the health sector only, adding that the government could use the power for other important sectors such as economic, security, and education, among others.
Since it would be difficult to maintain physical distancing at schools, he said the government could provide bigger buildings for school administrators to conduct academic lessons without risking students’ health.
Zuki also noted that the declaration of a state of emergency is necessary as the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act was insufficient to contain the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.
“The emergency is the best option for the government to receive assistance from the private sectors,” he said in a live interview today.
National Security Council director-general Mohd Rabin Basir said the situation would be worsened if the government were to depend solely on the current law and did not enact emergency ordinances.
“This is because the government would not get the necessary assistance it needed,” he said.
He added that with the ordinance having power over private assets would help speed up any decision-making process with the private sectors.
“The ordinance would allow the government to cut bureaucracy and the long negotiation process with the private sector,” he said.
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THERE ARE 35,700 ABANDONED HOUSING UNITS IN 63 HOUSING PROJECTS IN MALAYSIA.
SO WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT NEED TO GRAB OTHER PEOPLE'S PROPERTY DURING EMERGENCY?
A GOVERNMENT THAT DOES NOT USE BRAIN AND COMMON SENSE HAS NO BUSINESS IN RUNNING THIS NATION.
IT IS TIME THE BENEFICIARY OF THE EMERGENCY TELL THE TRUTH.
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Where did the money go??
THERE IS RUMOUR THE COMPOUND COLLECTED IS ACTUALLY RM500 MILLION. AGAIN, WHO ARE THE ONES WHO BECAME RICH DURING THE PAST 300 DAYS??
Azmin specializes in sucking lollipop
Azmin confident emergency won’t affect investors’ confidenceI keep saying sucking lollipop is easier for someone who cannot do business.Azmin has been lucky to be Menteri Besar and having a Sultan who loves him more than the Rakyat but that is about all. Running a Ministry takes brain and common sense but when one is used to others doing the work for you then your tongue and saliva cannot perform like a man.**********************
Toyota and Honda shut Malaysia plants as lockdown blocks commute
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Trillion Business
Pfizer will bear the logistics cost for the Covid-19 vaccine, KJ tells Parliament
By HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM, RAHIMY RAHIM and MARTIN CARVALHO & TARRENCE TAN 7th December 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The logistics cost of the ultra-cold Covid-19 vaccine will be borne by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).
The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said the deal signed with the pharmaceutical giant includes the shipment of the vaccine.
"There are deals, like with Pfizer where the cost we have paid (for the vaccine doses) consists of transportation costs, which is borne by Pfizer.
"The deals on (logistics cost) varies and it depends on the different companies.
"The final cost of it all is being looked at because it does not only involve transportation but also storage so we will scrutinise it when we get a clearer picture," he said in reply to Fahmi Fadzil (PH-Lembah Pantai) who had asked on the government's preparations to receive the vaccines and the additional costs involved for logistics on top of the RM3bil allocations announced.
Fahmi had also asked about the government's preparedness if there is a disruption in the supply chain for the vaccine, such as the one experienced by Pfizer currently.
Khairy said he is aware of media reports on the challenges in Pfizer's supply chain for raw materials used in its Covid-19 vaccines, which caused the company to slash its production target for 2020.
"But the same report also says it's only for this year. I was informed by Pfizer that this does not affect the supply for next year, which is for Malaysia.
"However, Malaysia, like other countries, have taken the portfolio vaccine approach to ensure we have enough supply.
"If we only depend on one company, then it may open us up to risks in securing enough vaccines," said Khairy.
In a Reuters report on Dec 4, a Pfizer spokeswoman said the company anticipates to produce 50 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine this year.
This is down from an earlier target of 100 million doses.
Pfizer's vaccine requires two dose regions, which means the 50 million doses is only sufficient to inoculate 25 million people.
Khairy said Malaysia is targeting for 70% of its population to develop herd immunity under the national immunisation plan for Covid-19.
Thus far, Malaysia has signed two deals which have secured enough of the vaccine for 30% of the population.
Khairy said one is through the Optional Purchase Arrangement signed on Nov 23 which guarantees a vaccine supply for 10% of the population.
The second deal is with Pfizer, which was inked on Nov 24 to provide the vaccine supply for 20% of the population, or 12.8 million doses.
"For the remaining 40%, the government is still in discussion and negotiating with other pharmaceutical companies that are also developing the Covid-19 vaccines," said Khairy.
The Rembau MP said the government targets the first quarter of 2021 to receive its first batch of Covid-19 vaccine.
"However, the government will not compromise in terms of safety and efficacy of the vaccines procured.
"The final decision on the usage of a vaccine will only be done after a registration and approval decision is made by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the Health Ministry," said Khairy..
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KUALA LUMPUR: The logistics cost of the ultra-cold Covid-19 vaccine will be borne by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).
The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said the deal signed with the pharmaceutical giant includes the shipment of the vaccine.
"There are deals, like with Pfizer where the cost we have paid (for the vaccine doses) consists of transportation costs, which is borne by Pfizer.
"The deals on (logistics cost) varies and it depends on the different companies.
"The final cost of it all is being looked at because it does not only involve transportation but also storage so we will scrutinise it when we get a clearer picture," he said in reply to Fahmi Fadzil (PH-Lembah Pantai) who had asked on the government's preparations to receive the vaccines and the additional costs involved for logistics on top of the RM3bil allocations announced.
Fahmi had also asked about the government's preparedness if there is a disruption in the supply chain for the vaccine, such as the one experienced by Pfizer currently.
Khairy said he is aware of media reports on the challenges in Pfizer's supply chain for raw materials used in its Covid-19 vaccines, which caused the company to slash its production target for 2020.
"But the same report also says it's only for this year. I was informed by Pfizer that this does not affect the supply for next year, which is for Malaysia.
"However, Malaysia, like other countries, have taken the portfolio vaccine approach to ensure we have enough supply.
"If we only depend on one company, then it may open us up to risks in securing enough vaccines," said Khairy.
In a Reuters report on Dec 4, a Pfizer spokeswoman said the company anticipates to produce 50 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine this year.
This is down from an earlier target of 100 million doses.
Pfizer's vaccine requires two dose regions, which means the 50 million doses is only sufficient to inoculate 25 million people.
Khairy said Malaysia is targeting for 70% of its population to develop herd immunity under the national immunisation plan for Covid-19.
Thus far, Malaysia has signed two deals which have secured enough of the vaccine for 30% of the population.
Khairy said one is through the Optional Purchase Arrangement signed on Nov 23 which guarantees a vaccine supply for 10% of the population.
The second deal is with Pfizer, which was inked on Nov 24 to provide the vaccine supply for 20% of the population, or 12.8 million doses.
"For the remaining 40%, the government is still in discussion and negotiating with other pharmaceutical companies that are also developing the Covid-19 vaccines," said Khairy.
The Rembau MP said the government targets the first quarter of 2021 to receive its first batch of Covid-19 vaccine.
"However, the government will not compromise in terms of safety and efficacy of the vaccines procured.
"The final decision on the usage of a vaccine will only be done after a registration and approval decision is made by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the Health Ministry," said Khairy..
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King thanks UAE for gift of vaccines
Speech Text of The Special Announcement of Emergency
SPEECH TEXT
YAB TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI MUHYIDDIN BIN HAJI MOHD YASSIN
PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
Assalamu’alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh and Salam Sejahtera.
Ladies and gentlemen,
How are you? I wish you all in the best of health always.
1. Following the statement issued by Istana Negara in relation to the Proclamation of Emergency to be enforced in this country, I am here before all of you to make some explanations.
2. Yesterday, I was granted an audience by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to present the advice by the Cabinet for His Majesty to issue a Proclamation of Emergency in accordance with Article 150 (1) of the Federal Constitution to declare a state of Emergency for the whole Federation effective from January 11, 2021 to August 1st, 2021.
3. Article 150 (1) of the Federal Constitution provides:
“If the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security, or the economic life, or public order in the Federation or any part thereof is threatened, He may issue a proclamation of Emergency making therein a declaration to that effect.”
4. Pursuant to Article 150 (1) of the Federal Constitution, the threat to economic life is one of the grounds for an emergency proclamation to be made. In the case of Stephen Kalong Ningkan against the Government of Malaysia, the Privy Council stated in its judgment that –
“An emergency to be within that article (article 150(1) of the Federal Constitution) must be not only grave but such as to threaten the security or the economic life of the Federation or any part of it, the natural meaning of the word itself is capable of covering a very wide range of situations and occurrences, including such diverse events as was famines, earthquakes, floods, epidemics and the collapse of the civil government.”.
5. In this regard, as the whole world is currently facing the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic which has directly become a major threat to the economic life of the people in this country, a declaration of emergency can be made by His Majesty the King, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Apart from the sharp increase in positive COVID-19 cases, there are several states in Malaysia such as Johor, Pahang and Kelantan currently experiencing heavy flooding, directly posing major threats to the safety and economic life of the people.
6. As I explained when announcing the implementation of the Movement Control Order yesterday, COVID-19 infection cases are on the rise and show no signs of decline in the near future. Therefore, the Government needs to have certain powers to ensure that this pandemic can be curbed more effectively and the health services provided to the people are not crippled.
Ladies and gentlemen,
7. After considering the advice of the Cabinet, His Majesty was satisfied that there was a need to issue an Emergency Proclamation to enable the Ordinance to be promulgated under Clause (2B) of Article 150 as to provide the necessary powers to curb and prevent further spread of COVID-19 pandemic in this country.
8. Allow me to provide further clarification on the form of emergency in this country. I would like to stress that the emergency declared by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not a form of military coup. The curfew will also not be enforced. Instead, during this emergency period, the civilian government will continue to function.
9. Again, let me assure you that the civilian government will continue to function. The emergency proclaimed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not a military coup and curfew will not be enforced.
10. In terms of government administration, the Cabinet and the States Executive Council will continue to function in accordance with the Federal Constitution and any ordinance proclaimed by His Majesty the Yang di- Pertuan Agong from time to time. I would like to assure you that the administrative and public service machineries of the Federal and State Governments will not be disrupted by this declaration of emergency.
11. Throughout the period of emergency, if His Majesty is satisfied that there are certain circumstances that cause him to take immediate action, then His Majesty may declare any ordinance necessary according to the circumstances.
12. In this context, several Emergency Ordinances may be promulgated by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for the purpose of curbing the COVID-19 epidemic, including matters relating to the use of private hospital assets, temporary acquisition of land, buildings or private hospital movable assets or making requests for the use of private hospital resources for the purpose of treating COVID-19 patients.
13. Towards this, the Government may seek more inclusive involvement from the private sector, including private healthcare facilities to help ease the burden borne by Government agencies, especially public hospitals. Through this ordinance, assistance to be made available by the private sector includes human resources, expertise, facilities, assets, testing laboratories and utilities.
14. Furthermore, the necessary powers under this Ordinance during the pandemic, will also be utilized to facilitate businesses and overcome any regulations that make it difficult to deliver public health services quickly, efficiently and effectively.
15. An ordinance may also be promulgated to provide enforcement powers to the Malaysian Armed Forces in addition to the existing powers, in accordance with the powers accorded to the Royal Malaysian Police under the Criminal Procedure Code or any other relevant law enforcement authorities.
16. The Malaysian Armed Forces will also be provided with the power to assist in performing the functions relating to public health and the functions performed by the relevant civil servants. In line with the Emergency Proclamation, the aspect of national border controls will also be tightened by empowering military personnel as well as police and immigration personnel to arrest illegal immigrants and anyone who encroaches on our national borders.
17. Additionally, an Ordinance may also be enacted to amend the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 to enhance the effectiveness of enforcement of this Act in curbing the spread of COVID-19. This includes increasing the penalties or punishments for anyone who violates the laws and regulations relating to the control of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
18. Ordinances aimed at combating economic sabotage, monopolies and excessive increase in the prices of goods during the pandemic can also be proclaimed by His Majesty. Strict enforcement actions and heavier penalties can be imposed for these purposes.
19. All the ordinances proclaimed by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will be gazetted and be made known to the people.
Ladies and gentlemen,
20. During the emergency period, the executive authority of the Federation shall extend to any matter within the legislative authority of the country except for any matter of Islamic law or Malay customary or on any matter of law or custom in Sabah or Sarawak, religion, citizenship and language, in accordance with Clause 6A of Article 150 of the Federal Constitution.
21. In addition, Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies will not sit until a time set by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
22. During the period of emergency, General Elections, State Elections and By-Elections will not be held. Under normal circumstances, a by-election must be held within 60 days after a seat is declared vacant. State elections must also be held within 60 days after the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved. As we all know, the people currently do not want elections to be held to prevent COVID-19 from spreading like what had happened after the recent Sabah State Election.
23. To ensure fair and transparent implementation of the emergency period, an Independent Special Committee will be established under an Ordinance to advise His Majesty whether a major emergency still exists in the Federation to continue with the period of Emergency Proclamation or terminate the Proclamation earlier than the date designated.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
24. Of late, there have been parties urging for elections to be held. I never have the intention to not have the elections. The main thing that prevented me from advising His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to dissolve Parliament to enable the General Election to be held is the COVID-19 pandemic.
25. The decision not to hold elections amidst the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic is in line with one of the five principles of Maqasid Syariah which is to take care of life or hifz al-nafs. In this context, it is my duty as the Head of Government to take care of the lives of the people by protecting you all from COVID-19 infections. This is the most important task as enshrined and propagated in Islam.
26. Therefore, I want to give my firm commitment here that the General Election will be held as soon as the Independent Special Committee acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided or fully recovered and elections are safe to be held. At that time, it is up to the people to choose which government is capable and would be given the mandate to govern this country and take care of the welfare of the people. Trust me, this is my commitment and pledge which I will fulfill, God willing.
27. For me, in a situation where the country and people are facing great harm, it is very important that all politicians set aside their political differences and stand in solidarity with the people. When it comes to time for politicking, then do so, with responsibility.
28. I also want to give an assurance that during this period of emergency, the judiciary will continue to function to uphold law and justice. The Perikatan Nasional Government will continue to defend the independence of the judiciary and will never interfere in the affairs of the court. The judiciary will continue to be the beacon of justice in our country and I will never interfere in the business of the court.
29. Economic activities will also continue to function, subject to the SOPs and the Movement Control Order in force. The Government will ensure that economic activities do not stop so that the people can continue to work and do business while trades and industries can continue to operate as usual.
30. The Government is also committed to ensuring that good governance continues to be practised throughout the implementation of the emergency period. Internationally-recognized national regulatory bodies, namely Bank Negara Malaysia, the Securities Commission, and Bursa Malaysia, will continue to play their roles as catalysts, regulators and facilitators of companies and markets.
31. To all the stakeholders keenly monitoring what is happening in Malaysia, I emphasize that Malaysia is open for business. In facing these challenging times, this Period of Emergency will give us much needed calm and stability, as well as enable us to focus on economic recovery and regeneration. We remain committed to good governance during these times and we have a robust and dynamic regulatory ecosystem. We must remember that the Government has a 6-stage strategy in place for economic recovery since March last year and were incorporated in the Budget 2021. Continued stability will enable us to sustain and build upon the economic recovery trajectory we have been working hard for since last year.
Ladies and gentlemen,
32. I would like to call upon all of you to remain calm and give full trust and support to the government to curb the spread of COVID-19 more effectively throughout the emergency period. I also want to call on all politicians, civil society leaders, non-governmental organizations, religious bodies, youth, students and the communities to unite and work together in facing this very difficult situation. Importantly, our only goal is that we must win in our fights against COVID-19.
33. Let us practise self-discipline more strictly throughout this period of MCO and the Emergency. Hopefully, we will be able to flatten the curve of COVID- 19 infection immediately and further ease the pressure on our country’s health system which is burdened by the soaring number of positive COVID- 19 cases every day.
34. My warning to anyone who tries to disrupt the Government’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s economy – we will take stern action against them to uphold national security and welfare of the people.
35. I also hope that religious scholars and religious leaders will continue to pray for the well-being of our country, hopefully, that we are all protected from calamities and disasters.
36. On behalf of the Government, I would like to, once again, extend my heartfelt gratitude for the concerns and wisdom of His Majesty the Yang di- Pertuan Agong in approving the declaration of emergency under Article 150
Wabillahi al-taufiq wal hidayah wassalamu’alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
YAB TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI MUHYIDDIN BIN HAJI MOHD YASSIN
12 January 2021
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Sceptical on emergency
Agong off to Abu Dhabi for five-day special visit
PETALING JAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the latter’s plans to gift Covid-19 vaccines to Malaysia.
In a statement, Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the King had met with UAE’s Health and Prevention Minister Dr Abdul Rahman in Dubai yesterday to discuss the supply of vaccines, for the purpose of clinical trials in Malaysia.
“Sultan Abdullah expresses the deepest gratitude to Dr Abdul Rahman and the UAE government for their offer,” it said.
The statement added that the UAE’s interest in supplying vaccines to Malaysia was proof of Malaysia’s strong bilateral relations with the country, and their efforts towards post-Covid-19 recovery.
However, the King noted that several processes had to be brought up with, among others, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency and Clinical Research Centre before considering the feasibility of clinical trials in the country.
The meeting was part of the King’s special five-day trip to the UAE. He is scheduled to return home tomorrow.
Yesterday, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin confirmed that the UAE planned to gift 500,000 vaccines to Malaysia as part of a government-to-government initiative.
While the ministry was unable to provide details as to which pharmaceutical company the vaccine would be sourced from, he said it would need regulatory approval in Malaysia before being rolled out.
King consents to emergency till Aug 1 to control spread of Covid-19 — palace statement
MOH seeking 3,000 volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine trial
How emergency powers might affect you
The Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 is now in force and backdated to Jan 11.
There is no expiry to this ordinance. It can be withdrawn when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong deems fit.
Emergency ordinances are special laws that the Agong can pass during an emergency period without needing the permission of Parliament. Below are the powers of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 in brief:
Penalties
Anyone who fails to comply with government demands to hand over property or resources can be jailed up to 10 years, fined up to RM5 million or both.
Legal immunity
No legal action can be initiated against the government or its agents in carrying out this ordinance.
Property seizure
The government may take temporary possession of any land, building or movable property.
The assessment of the compensation shall be final and cannot be challenged in court.
Use of resources
The government may demand "any resources" to be utilised for any purpose deemed necessary.
Resources include human resources, facilities, utilities and assets.
The government will have the final say on the charges that can be imposed by the person providing these resources.
More powers for Health Ministry
The government can appoint anyone to issue directions for treatment, immunisation, isolation, observation or surveillance. This provision is likely to empower specific private health workers.
Armed forces
The armed forces shall have all the powers of police officers.
Certificates for medical practitioners
The government may exempt a medical practitioner from complying with the address of the principal place of practice specified in practising certificates.
Below are the replies to questions Malaysiakini has received.
Can I refuse immunisation?
Most likely not. Section 6(1) of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 confers powers on agents who are given power under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.
Penalties under the Act include jail time and fines.
Who is in power?
The prime minister, federal cabinet, menteri besar, chief minister, state executive council or state cabinet which existed before Jan 11 will continue to exercise their functions.
Can there be elections?
Vacancies in the Dewan Rakyat, Dewan Negara and state legislative assemblies will not be filled. Article 54 and Article 55 of the Federal Constitution as well as state laws relating to elections will not have any effect during the emergency period.
Can Parliament sit?
No.
Who provides check and balance?
His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the final say on the issuance of any emergency ordinance.
[Question from subscriber] Can the authorities commandeer my car to ferry Covid-19 patients? Can my home be seized for to house Covid-19 patients?
According to our reading of Section 3 and 4 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021, the answer is yes.
[Question from subscriber] Do I have to live in fear that my property and family can be forced to work for the authorities?
No you shouldn't, unless your property and family have skills that is useful for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Norway reports deaths of 23 elderly soon after receiving Pfizer vaccine, launches probe
WHAT HAPPENS IF
EMERGENCY WERE TO
EXTEND TILL 2023?????
IS MOO JUST A PUPPET??
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