Emergency powers not invoked yet due to good cooperation - PM

Annabelle LeePublished: Feb 16, 2021 2:58 AM | Updated: Feb 16, 2021 4:47 AM

The government has yet to invoke its powers under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 to take temporary possession of private property due to good compliance by the private sector.

The ordinance provides power for the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong or any authorised persons to take temporary possession of land, buildings, or movable property for so long as the emergency is in force.

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