Media Statement

I welcome the Education Ministry (KPM) announcement to cancel UPSR and PT3 for the year 2020 and to defer Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia examinations to the first …

THE third phase of the MCO from April 15 to April 28 is not to cause any complications to the people but to demonstrate how serious the government is in containing the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the decision, I am of …

THE RM10 billion additional allocation in aid for the Small and Medium-Scaled Entrepreneurs (SME) as announced by the prime minister is seen as timely, comprehensive and meets the objective. The package is a radical move to stimulate the SME and …

THE South China Morning Post had on April 6 published a scientific finding that the Coronavirus pandemic will continue to exist with a more devastating impact. The newspaper also said that "we need to be thinking about pandemics in the …

WITH 614,000km of shoreline, it is a challenge for the authorities to manage it, irrespective of the naval, maritime enforcement authority, the marine police and others to stamp out any infiltration by legal immigrants into the country. Serious attention must …

IN HIS latest statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the COVID-19 pandemic is worse than the World War II conflict. He said the health threat to the world's population and the economy can lead to enhanced instability, enhance unrest …

THE government has extended the Movement Control Order (MCO) until April 28. However, some businesses are allowed to re-open namely construction, research and manufacturing. Laundrettes and hair saloons are also allowed to operate. This decision needs a reversal in line …

UMNO wishes a Happy World Health Day today, April 17 2020. To all healthcare staff and the frontliners, we pray for your well being, courage and inner strength. Please take care of your health. We would like to express our …

THE government decision to extend the Movement Control Order (MCO) until April 14 has led to many speculations and contemplation. Some are of the opinion that it would lead to declaring curfew or  a complete lockdown. I see this as …