Hishammuddin: Decision to delay declaration of endemic phase necessary due to Omicron variant

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia’s decision to delay the declaration of the Covid-19 endemic phase under the National Recovery Plan (NRP) may be unpopular, but a necessary precaution due to the Omicron variant, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

The Defence Minister said he agreed with the decision, as it is important for the overall safety and health of the public.