Malaysia

3 MPs down with Covid-19, including 1 party president

4 other parliamentarians identified as close contacts; 35 Parliament staffers isolated

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 24 Jul 2021 8:30PM

3 MPs down with Covid-19, including 1 party president
Several MPs have reportedly contracted the coronavirus just two days before Parliament is slated to sit on Monday. – The Vibes file pic, July 24, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – A parliamentarian who happens to be the president of a political party may be positive with Covid-19, just two days before Dewan Rakyat reopens its doors on Monday.

The MP allegedly tested positive yesterday, but the matter is still being confirmed, according to Astro Awani.

It was also reported that other than the party president, two other MPs have also been infected, while four other parliamentarians categorised as close contacts.

Additionally, 35 Parliament staffers have been quarantined.

On Monday, Parliament is expected to open its doors for a special sitting, which will see briefings by five cabinet members.

Unlike other sittings, this one will not feature any legislative motion or debate.

However, MPs can question cabinet members providing the briefings and put forth their own recommendation.

Parliament will sit from July 26 to 29, and on August 2.

Meanwhile, Dewan Negara will sit for three days from August 3 to 5. – The Vibes, July 24, 2021

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