Lawmakers can cross borders to visit constituencies, no 'events' permitted
Parliamentarians and state assemblypersons can cross state and district boundaries to visit their respective constituencies but are not permitted to hold or attend any events during the "total lockdown" which starts today (June 1).
This is according to the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Security Council (NSC).
"MPs and state assemblypersons are...
Parliamentarians and state assemblypersons can cross state and district boundaries to visit their respective constituencies but are not permitted to hold or attend any events during the "total lockdown" which starts today (June 1).
This is according to the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Security Council (NSC).
"MPs and state assemblypersons are allowed to travel interstate and interdistrict to visit their respective constituencies without carrying out any events (Ahli Parlimen dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri dibenarkan merentas negeri dan daerah untuk melawat kawasan masing-masing tanpa melaksanakan sebarang majlis)," reads the SOP.
The latest SOP came after several politicians recently became embroiled in controversy after they were spotted attending a wedding ceremony, a Hari Raya Aidilfitri house visit, and a religious ceremony.
They also drew flak for travelling abroad and crossing to other states while interstate and interdistrict travel remained off-limits to the general public.
This prompted Putrajaya, particularly Senior Minister (Security) Ismail Sabri Yaakob to urge the police to compound SOP flouters on the spot regardless of their status as internet users cried "double standards" in enforcement.
The latest SOP is slightly different than what was issued previously by the NSC.
The previous May 5 SOP, which was issued as several states and districts were being placed under MCO, allowed elected politicians to leave their respective constituencies and travel to another state or district for official business.
However, there was no mention of restricting the movement of lawmakers in the tightened May 25 SOP, which was published after Putrajaya instated a nationwide MCO from May 12.
Are you sure you want to delete this comment?
This action cannot be undone.