State of Emergency ends on Aug 1, no extensionState of Emergency ends on Aug 1, no extension
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State of Emergency ends on Aug 1, no extension


26 July 2021

By Ilona Andrew


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's State of Emergency will not be extended after it ends on Aug 1.


De facto Law Minister Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan stated that all the emergency ordinances have been revoked under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution.


The six emergency ordinances were revoked on July 21, he said.


Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat today, he said the government will not ask the King to extend the state of emergency as the annulment of the ordinances is no longer relevant.


The nationwide State of Emergency which meant to help the country curb the spread of Covid-19 was declared on Jan 12 by King Al-Sultan Abdullah/


The decision was made after the King met with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin at the national palace.



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