Unprecedented motion tabled by de facto law minister Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan
Updated 5 years ago · Published on 02 Nov 2020 9:12PM
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at Parliament for the last Dewan Rakyat sitting of the year. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020
by The Vibes Visuals Team
KUALA LUMPUR – The first day of this year’s final Dewan Rakyat sitting started out normal enough, but did not end up being business as usual.
The session was adjourned early, at 1pm, after it was made known that several Parliament staff had tested positive for Covid-19, the virus that has crippled the world.
The unprecedented motion was tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law) Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan, who said the risk of infection will increase the longer MPs convene.
“The party whips have been informed of the matter. There will be no sitting in the evening today.
“The Health Ministry said being in enclosed spaces will further increase the risk of infection.”
Moments captured by SYEDA IMRAN and SAIRIEN NAFIS
A minister’s car leaves the Parliament compound. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon waves to journalists. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020A police roadblock is set up near the Parliament building. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, entering the Parliament compound. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah arrives at Parliament. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020A VVIP’s vehicle entering the Parliament compound. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Security is stepped up at the gates to Parliament. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Police escorting a VVIP’s car into the Parliament compound. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu seen at Parliament today. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan acknowledges pressmen at Parliament. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Cars carrying ministers and other VVIPs heading into the Parliament compound. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020Checks being conducted at a roadblock near Parliament. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020A videographer recording footage outside the Parliament building. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020
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