KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has once again reiterated that there is no ulterior motive in declaring a State of Emergency in the country, apart from helping to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Speaking at a dialogue with representatives from the private sector, the Prime Minister said the sole rationale behind the declaration was to fast track the necessary legislative measures that were related to the management of the pandemic.
"This covers matters related to the use of private hospital assets, temporary land ownership, buildings or private hospital moveable properties, and to allow the use of private hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients.
"So please be assured that there is no sinister motive behind this declaration of Emergency," he said.
Muhyiddin also said the Emergency would not be used to violate human rights, private property and other legal rights.
"Malaysia is a firm believer of the rule of law and hence, we will not behave in a manner that is derogatory to the legal principles that we hold dear.
"And it is imperative that the business community, both domestic and international, understand this." - NST
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