Government seeking proposals, suggestions on Covid-19 Bill

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The government welcomes proposals and recommendations from the public for the draft of the Temporary Measures Bill to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan (pic) said the drafting of the bill was the government's commitment to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, people and industries.

"The Legal Affairs Division, as coordinator, has provided a link to anyone with proposals and suggestions for the Bill.

"Please note that all proposals to be included in the Bill should be on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and have an impact on businesses and firms, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the people as a whole," he said in a statement on Saturday (May 30).

All stakeholders including civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as individuals can submit the proposals and suggestions here before June 5. – Bernama