Wednesday, 06 Jan 2021
Not in favour: (From left) Lee, Lau and Marzuki are among those opposed to Umno’s call for a snap election at this time.
PETALING JAYA: As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the country, civil society groups and politicians say a snap election should be avoided.
Alliance for Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said calling a general election now was not the right thing to do with Covid-19 showing no signs of abating.
“The situation is very serious going by the daily figures, which hover at around 2,000 new cases. We should learn from the lessons of the Sabah election (in September).
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Malaysia, civil society groups and politicians say a snap election should be avoided.
Alliance for Safe Community chairman Lee Lam Thye said calling a general election now is not the right thing to do, with the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of abating. The situation is very serious, going by the daily figures, which hover at around 2,000 new cases. We should learn from the lessons of the Sabah election (in September). We ended up with cases going out of control despite the Health Ministry s best efforts, Tan Sri Lee said, adding that even standard operating procedures in place during the Sabah election did not help.
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UAE, Saudi Arabia present unique example of achieving Arab family cohesion: Fatima bint Mubarak
ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2020 (WAM) H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the Mother of the UAE, stressed that the UAE and Saudi Arabia have presented a unique global example of achieving social cohesion among Arab families, under the framework of a proactive and ambitious future vision based on the wisdom of their leaderships.
She made this statement regarding the launch of the first virtual forum jointly held by the two countries, entitled Safe Family, Safe Community, organised by the GWU, in cooperation with the Family Affairs Council (FAC) of Saudi Arabia. The event will take place on 10th and 11th January, 2021, under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima.
Law enforcement coalition issues modernization strategy
Dec. 29, 2020
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SPRINGFIELD A coalition representing Illinois law enforcement leadership and rank-and-file officers has issued a 15-point plan in a Safe Communities and Law Enforcement Modernization Strategy. The proposal is designed to build trust and stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge, FOP Labor Council, FOP Chicago Lodge 7, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police have formed the Illinois Law Enforcement Coalition and have been working on these strategies since summer to improve community safety and enhance the trust.