Emergency extension in Sarawak necessary to prevent Covid-19 spike, say state leaders

KUCHING: The extension of the Emergency in Sarawak to further postpone the state election is necessary to prevent a surge in Covid-19, but the polls should be held once it is safe to do so, say Sarawak leaders.

Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Masing said the proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was based on advice from the Health Ministry, Election Commission and other agencies due to the possible spiking of Covid-19.