Johor sultan calls for state elected representatives to meet over COVID-19 amid emergency status

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JOHOR BAHRU: Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has called for Members of Parliament (MPs) and state assemblymen representing constituencies in ...

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has called for Members of Parliament and state assemblymen representing constituencies in Johor to meet and discuss how to overcome the COVID-19 situation.

In a statement on his Facebook page on Thursday , Sultan Ibrahim said that these elected representatives"need to play a role" in curbing the pandemic and extend help to those who are affected."I am aware of the Emergency Ordinance that is in force preventing parliament and DUN sittings from being held at this time.

"However, I think the services of MP and assemblymen in the state of Johor need to be mobilised to continue helping the people affected by the spread of this pandemic," said Sultan Ibrahim."At the meeting, all MPs and assemblymen can give their thoughts and views in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and how to resolve issues faced by the people of Johor," said the Johor ruler.

 

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