January 12, 2021
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Malaysia declares a state of emergency across the country. Aim to postpone elections during the severe COVID outbreak
King Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah of Malaysia declared a state of emergency throughout the country. The goal is to allow the government to postpone elections as Malaysia is dealing with the COVID-19 virus. That spread heavily
Malaysia’s Bureau of the Royal Household issued a statement today that “His Majesty the King has the royal authority to declare a state of emergency at a time when the Malaysian government has to deal with the COVID-19 epidemic.”
The statement said The emergency will last until Aug. 1 or sooner. Depending on the epidemic situation of COVID-19
The move took place during the time of the Umno Party. Malaysia’s ruling party is debating whether the election should be canceled or should be held by March. The Umno Party is expected to make such a decision during the General Assembly on January 31.
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