Three MPs among Covid-19 cases detected in Parliament ahead of special sitting


PUTRAJAYA: Just two days before the Dewan Rakyat is set to convene for a five-day special sitting on Monday (July 26), a number of Covid-19 cases have been detected among lawmakers and Parliament staff, raising questions as to whether it would take place now following this latest development.

It is learnt that at least three MPs and close to 40 Parliament staff have tested positive.

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