Malaysia

Unity, not emergency, says Warisan chief in face of soft economy

Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal calls for all leaders to first work together to resolve the economic challenges

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 25 Oct 2020 10:12AM

Unity, not emergency, says Warisan chief in face of soft economy
Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal says leaders should instead work to improve the economy rather than calling for a state of emergency. – The Vibes file pic, October 25, 2020

by Rebecca Chong

KOTA KINABALU – A state of emergency is not an option for Malaysia, said Sabah former chief minister and Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

“The collapsing domestic and global economy is the real enemy as it affects the livelihood of every Malaysian,” he said in a statement today.

“I plead with all leaders of our beloved country to put aside our differences and work as one to overcome the greatest challenge that we are facing, and to put King, country and the people first before all others.”

He said calling for an emergency is not the option, but unity is the solution during these trying times.

He added that this is the time to put aside differences, including religion and race, to join forces to fight the real enemy.

“We may not agree on many things most of the time, but at this moment, I think we can agree on one thing – we love our country.

“May Allah give us  the wisdom and guidance to choose the right path for the benefit of the country.” – The Vibes, October 25, 2020

Related News

Malaysia / 1mth

Haze in Serian enters emergency phase

Malaysia / 1mth

Haze: Emergency only in areas with API of 500, not the whole of Sarawak

Malaysia / 4mth

Malaysian doctor couple saves passenger from allergic shock mid-flight

Malaysia / 9mth

Malaysia Airlines flight MH21 declares emergency in French airspace (Updated)

Malaysia / 1y

MH102 diverted to Bangkok due to passenger health emergency

Culture & Lifestyle / 1y

Dr Shafiqah – A woman in a man’s world

Spotlight

Malaysia

Five fatal helicopter crash victims honoured in Sarawak state awards

Malaysia

No Malaysian is left behind; Budget 2027 puts people first - Anwar  

Malaysia

Panama hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake

Malaysia

Haze blankets 33 areas with unhealthy air

Malaysia

Malaysia’s 2027 Budget is a steady one: people-oriented continuity rather than bold reform

Malaysia

Budget 2027: What is in it for me?

Malaysia

Budget 2027 steps up Sabah, Sarawak funding by RM2.2b amid push for development parity

Malaysia

Budget 2027: Maternity leave entitlement increased, minimum pension raised to RM1,350

You may be interested

Malaysia

Anwar contacts Prabowo over ‘alarming’ transboundary haze

Malaysia

Budget 2027 briefcase tells story of Malaysian unity through recycled materials

Malaysia

Budget 2027 raises bankruptcy threshold to RM150k, boosts aid for elderly and disabled

Malaysia

Budget 2027: What is in it for me?

Malaysia

Budget 2027: Anwar to chart path towards stronger growth, better jobs and higher living standards

Malaysia

Police probe yet another alleged assault of 14-year-old by senior in school dorm

Malaysia

Budget 2027: Minimum wage to rise to RM2,000 from June 2027 – Anwar

Malaysia

UMNO division chief Noorazli Said charged over remarks about Catholic clergy