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23 Oct, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Putrajaya has reportedly agreed to implement an emergency to tackle the worsening Covid-19 situation, after a Cabinet meeting this morning.

Reports say Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin sought an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to obtain his consent on the matter
A source told the Star, only political activities would be affected by the emergency, while economic activities will go on as usual and there will be no curfews
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyidddin Yassin arrived at the Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan around 4.40pm for an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Also spotted was the official vehicle of Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Affendi Buang

🎥: Bernama
The vehicle, believed to be carrying PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, was see leaving Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan around 7.10pm.

🎥: Bernama

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