Media Statements

Private healthcare involvement can help us achieve herd immunity quicker

When the COVID-19 vaccine arrived on Malaysian shores about two weeks ago, it brought hope and excitement to the rakyat. We have been battling the pandemic for a year now, and most of us are eager to get vaccinated. Many of us are championing the vaccine, encouraging our friends and relatives to register for the …

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Kedah Government must reinstate Thaipusam as a Public Holiday

Festive celebrations are traditionally marked as public holidays in the country, be it Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Hari Gawai, Deepavali or Christmas. These celebrations, and other important dates such as the official birthdays of His Royal Highnesses, is a commemorated day that falls on a particular calendar date. It bears no relation with …

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Allow Parliaments & state legislative assemblies to convene during Emergency

Despite the severe escalation of a public health crisis, and its corresponding damage to the economy, the promulgation of a state of Emergency nationwide has none the less caught the Nation by surprise. With the state of Emergency in place, any concerns on political instability and the collapse of the Government during the pandemic is …

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