Monday, 25 Jan 2021 11:58 AM MYTTun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks to reporters during a press conference at Yayasan Al Bukhary in Kuala Lumpur August 7, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
However, he suggested a current climate of fear in the country, claiming many were reluctant to openly voice their objection or even sign a petition for its withdrawal because they were afraid of government reprisal. Despite Dr Mahathir’s assertion, several groups, including lawmakers from both sides of the political divide have expressed their opposition to the Emergency proclamation that is to last until August 1 in an effort to reduce the daily four-digit Covid-19 cases crippling the public healthcare system.
In Sarawak, state Cabinet members are considering appealing to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to lift the Emergency order on the state.
Well, most of the people accepted it as a necessary evil. It is thr power hungry politicos that are upset.😅
Silent for fear of reprisal ...this is one of TDM's legacy..operation lalang, the attack on the judiciary in 88 and many more
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