However, we’re waging war against a virus where military weaponry is useless against the Power of Civic Consciousness. For now, #MOH has assumed the role of a policing authority and for the greater good of people, we must abide to the advice of health authorities. (4/11)
Terminologies such as #isolation, #quarantine & #flatteningthecurve are no longer exclusive to the medical fraternity. #COVID19 is teaching Malaysians how to survive a public health emergency and understand its impact on governance & law enforcement in times of crisis. (5/11)
With the judicial system temporarily at rest due to #COVID19, normal court attendance & physical presence of key judicial players (judges/lawyers/clients/court staff) becomes non-operational. Justice delayed is Justice denied. (6/11)
The government must brace itself for inevitable legislative changes; eg. Employment Laws is a priority as it affect the lives of millions of people during #COVID19. Other Laws include – Civil Law, Criminal Law, Insolvency Act, Companies Law, Local Government Laws etc. (7/11)
No responsible government can get by with #businessasusual. Governance in times of #COVID19 demands for creative modifications in the modus operandi of Elected Representatives, ie. Members of Parliament. How do we maintain democratic processes and uphold social justice? (8/11)
Regardless of which side of the lower house MPs sit, they will be asked these questions by their respective constituents - Did you debate in Parliament for the passing of these laws? Did you prioritise our safety and best interest when these decisions were made? (9/11)
“The fact that we are different doesn’t mean that one of us is wrong. It just means that there are different kinds of right” – Faith Jegede (11/11)
