Ministry reveals perks of declaring emergency to manage Covid-19
- 3 years ago
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has defended the government’s use of the national emergency, saying it allows Putrajaya additional powers it can use to better manage the Covid-19 pandemic.
Such powers include fining private hospitals up to RM5 million for refusing government requests.
Provided the Yang di-Pertuan Agong assents to the relevant ordinances, Ismail said the state of emergency also accords the army “the same powers” as the police.
Such powers include fining private hospitals up to RM5 million for refusing government requests.
Provided the Yang di-Pertuan Agong assents to the relevant ordinances, Ismail said the state of emergency also accords the army “the same powers” as the police.