Hisham: Decision to ease Covid-19 restrictions a calculated, careful approach


PUTRAJAYA: The decision to ease restrictions for the fully vaccinated juggles the need to look into the health and safety of the public, economy and business sustainability and the well being of the people, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic).

The Senior Minister said the ease in restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on Sunday (Aug 8) was based on the implementation of the National Covid-19 Immunisation plan as well as the National Recovery Plan.

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