The PM of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin. (Image via The Rakyat Post)

PM and cabinet of Malaysia cut their wages to assist COVID-19 patients

Alfonsus Adi Putra
Politics & Economic
International
Mar 27, 2020
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The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin, and his Vice PM, and all of the cabinet members are willing to give up their two-month wage to be donated to the patients and victims of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country.

The information was confirmed on Friday according to the statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia. According to the statement, the decision was taken following a cabinet meeting a day prior as evidence of the determination of the Malaysian government to assist people afflicted by the COVID-19.

On 11 March, Malaysia set up COVID-19 Fund to help the patients and victims of the pandemic. Per Wednesday, the fund has reached US$1.9 million.

Moreover, the Malaysian Government extended the lockdown period until 14 April 2020. Previously, Malaysia intended to lock down the nation from 18 March to 31 March to contain the outbreak. During the period, the Malaysian government asked its people to refrain from traveling overseas. In exchange, the country also is not receiving any foreign tourists at the moment.

All Malaysian government instances, except the vital ones, are closed temporarily. All religious sites, and business and office districts are temporarily closed, except supermarket, grocery stores, and convenience stores.

Reportedly, despite being tested negative for the COVID-19, the King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin, and Queen of Malaysia, Tuanku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, are undergoing a two-week quarantine after seven staff members of Istana Negara tested positive for the pandemic.

Source: https://bit.ly/2JfrzlY

Politics , Economy , Medical , Health , Pandemic , COVID-19 , ASEAN , Malaysia