Malaysia

Stop politicking, Tok Pa says after emergency proclamation

Minister calls for unity from both sides of the political divide

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 12 Jan 2021 3:54PM

Stop politicking, Tok Pa says after emergency proclamation
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says the emergency procalamation by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was very much needed to rein in the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia. – Bernama pic, January 12, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – After testing positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed today said he is in good health.

In a Facebook post, he said his temperature is normal and he no longer has a cough, but still has a hoarse voice.

Mustapa said that the emergency proclamation today is very important to fight Covid-19 and to ensure that the economy recovers. 

“I hope MPs from the government and opposition will put the interest of the people above all else. The people need help.

“Stop politicking. Put political differences aside and focus on the people who desperately need help.”

The minister was admitted to Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in Kota Baru, Kelantan.

Meanwhile, he said he has received the best service from doctors, nurses and all hospital staff.

“For those who are being treated at quarantine centres and hospitals, they would understand the pressure felt by the healthcare workers across the country.

“As someone who is receiving treatment, I understand very much the prime minister’s message in his MCO address yesterday. For the sake of the country, this pandemic needs to be strictly handled.”

Mustapa joined Bersatu in October 2018 after exiting Umno almost a year before. – The Vibes, January 12, 2021

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