14 Jan 2021 / 07:41 H.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13: The proclamation of emergency is not against the principles of democracy as it is clearly enshrined in Article 150 (1) of the Federal Constitution.
Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar said the Article clearly stated that it is necessary to declare the state of emergency if security, or economic life, or public order is threatened.
He said, the emergency proclamation is only aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
“It will also ensure that the government can function better without any disruption and irresponsible action from any party that can undermine efforts to fight COVID-19 and achieve economic stability,” he said in a statement today.
Published on: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
By: Bernama
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Kuala Lumpur: The state of Emergency declared Tuesday is not a military coup, and during this period the civilian government will continue to function as usual, including efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic) also said no curfew will be enforced throughout the Emergency period, while the functions of the federal and state administrative machinery will not be affected.
“In terms of government administration, the Cabinet and state executive councils will continue to function in accordance with the Federal Constitution and any ordinance issued by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong from time to time.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today proclaimed an emergency that will be enforced.