THE Malaysian Health Coalition urges that any decision to postpone Parliament meetings must consider science and public health in apolitical terms. A functioning parliamentary democracy is an essential service, especially during a pandemic. There must be appropriate public scrutiny, lawmaking and debates to find the broadest range of ideas to fight Covid-19.
While we recognise Parliament’s stature and importance, it is still a workplace. We can draw lessons from other workplaces that deliver essential services and follow the spirit of the National Recovery Plan. Therefore, Parliament can safely function if it follows workplace SOPs recommended by the Health Ministry, National Security Council, and Department of Occupational Safety & Health.