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SULTAN OF JOHOR: HOME MINISTRY’S RELUCTANCE TO REVIEW MM2H CRITERIA IS UNWISE

HM The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has expressed dismay at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) for its reluctance to review the new criteria of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.

His Majesty said he would now personally take up the matter soon with Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, especially since Johor is a popular MM2H destination and the potential loss of revenue to the State from this programme was enormous.

He said the ministry’s decision was mind boggling and outrageous, considering that MM2H had brought huge economic benefits to Malaysia.

The rejection of appeals for a review, noted Sultan Ibrahim, was despite the earlier promise by Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin to reconsider the new criteria.

“What we have heard in Parliament is a mere promise to consider MM2H applicants on a case-by-case basis. It falls short of expectations and I can only say that this is pathetic. This is a complete let down to all the existing MM2H participants and the relevant stakeholders,” said His Majesty to the Royal Press Office (RPO) today (16 Sept).

Tuanku Sultan Ibrahim said if security was the main reason for the new criteria, then MOHA only needs to revoke the visas of errant MM2H pass holders, instead of a blanket ruling that affects everyone.

“MM2H offers multiplier economic effects. Malaysians benefit and so does the government. But now we are chasing them away. And the bad international publicity is detrimental for Malaysia,“ he stressed.

“I hope good sense will prevail and the government will reinstate the programme without any drastic changes immediately,” he said.

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SULTAN IBRAHIM KECEWA KEMENTERIAN DALAM NEGERI ENGGAN SEMAK SEMULA SYARAT KETAT MM2H

DYMM Sultan Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar menzahirkan rasa kecewa Baginda terhadap Kementerian Dalan Negeri (KDN) kerana enggan menyemak semula syarat ketat Program Malaysia Rumah Keduaku (MM2H) yang ditetapkan baru-baru ini.

Baginda turut bertitah akan membangkitkan perkara ini secara peribadi kepada Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob dalam tempoh terdekat, memandangkan Johor merupakan antara destinasi popular MM2H, selain sumbangan program berkenaan kepada pendapatan negeri.

Baginda Tuanku Sultan bertitah Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin sebelum ini menyatakan bahawa kerajaan akan menyemak semula syarat ketat Program MM2H.

“Namun, apa yang kita dengar di Parlimen hanyalah janji untuk mempertimbangkan permohonan peserta MM2H berdasarkan kes demi kes, dan ini adalah diluar jangkaan dan sesuatu yang mengecewakan.

“Jika keselamatan adalah justifikasi utama untuk kriteria baharu, maka pihak Kementerian hanya perlu membatalkan visa pemegang pas MM2H yang didapati melakukan kesalahan, dan bukannya melibatkan semua peserta,” titah Baginda kepada Royal Press Office (RPO) pada hari ini (16 September).

DYMM Sultan Ibrahim bertitah keputusan berkenaan hanya akan membawa implikasi negatif, memandangkan Program MM2H sebelum ini membawa kesan positif kepada ekonomi negara.

“MM2H merupakan satu program yang memberi kesan baik kepada ekonomi Malaysia dan begitu juga kepada rakyat serta kerajaan. Jika sekarang kita mengenakan syarat ketat hingga memberi kesan kepada peserta, dikhuathiri kelak akan menjejaskan imej negara di mata dunia,” tegas DYMM Sultan Johor.

“Saya berharap perkara ini akan mendapat perhatian serta pertimbangan dari kerajaan tanpa membuat keputusan drastik terhadap program ini,” titah Baginda.

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Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Encik Mahmud Awang on Monday. He was one of Singapore’s founding leaders.

A widely respected unionist, Encik Mahmud first got involved in union work when he joined the Singapore Traction Company (STC) as a bus conductor. He became close friends with Mr Ahmad Ibrahim, Mr Devan Nair and Mr Lee Kuan Yew, won the support of many unions, and was elected the President of the Singapore Trades Union Congress (STUC) in 1958. When the STUC split in 1961, Encik Mahmud’s STC Employees’ Union was among the few that joined the NTUC, and he became Chairman of the NTUC’s Pro Tem Committee.

Encik Mahmud was elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 1963 General Election, and subsequently to the Parliament of newly independent Singapore. In the years when Singapore was in Malaysia, Malay PAP leaders, including Encik Mahmud, Othman Wok, Rahim Ishak, and others, came under enormous pressure by UMNO politicians to choose race over nation. But Encik Mahmud and his comrades held firm in their conviction. Their courage and leadership kept alive the vision of a multiracial Singapore, and enabled it to become the reality today.

Mr Lee was forever grateful for Encik Mahmud’s stout-hearted support at this critical moment in our history, and they kept in touch. At Mr Lee’s state funeral, Encik Mahmud was one of the pallbearers.

Encik Mahmud may have left us, but his legacy will live on. My thoughts are with his family in this time of loss. – LHL

(Encik Mahmud Awang (extreme left), a pallbearer at Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s funeral in 2015. / MCI Photo by LH Goh)

PRESS STATEMENT (IN REPLY TO RONNIE LIU)

I refer to the press statement from the State Assemblyman of Sungai Pelek, titled “Muhyiddin must come clean on the COVID-19 vaccine.” The State Assemblyman has claimed several inaccuracies, allegations, and misrepresentations that require answering in this statement.

I will answer them one by one.

1. The State Assemblyman has alleged that the mRNA vaccine will alter the DNA of a person. He has also questioned whether it will be approved by JAKIM based on the same premise.

Briefly, in our cells, mRNAs (messenger RNAs) are temporary molecules that are made from our genomic DNA before it is translated to make a protein. It is essentially a short-term, temporary message.
In this case, the temporary message instructs the body to produce one of the proteins on the surface of the coronavirus. The immune system will then learn to recognise the virus protein and produce antibodies against it. That’s all the mRNA vaccine does. It does not alter your DNA.

In response to State Assemblyman’s query if JAKIM will approve the vaccine since “it is capable of altering the DNA of a person?” The DNA issue has been addressed above. In addition, I have already stated that JAKIM is part of the Jawatankuasa Khas Jaminan Akses Bekalan Vaksin COVID-19 (JKJAV) which assesses COVID-19 vaccines. Furthermore, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) YB Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri clarified in Parliament, the Muzakarah (Conference) of the National Fatwa Council will study and deliberate on the matter.

2. The State Assemblyman has also questioned who will be paying for the vaccine. If he read beyond the headlines of the announcement, he would have seen that the Prime Minister has pledged that the Government will fund the public COVID-19 vaccination programme for Malaysians with an initial target of 70% of our population to reach herd immunity. The Malaysian Government has set aside at least RM 3 billion solely for this purpose.

3. The pricing of the Pfizer vaccine is covered by a non-disclosure agreement as each country negotiates directly with the pharmaceutical company. Suffice it to say we are satisfied with the terms and pricing that we have agreed upon. The terms we have reached protect Malaysia’s interests both financially and with regards to the safety of the vaccine.

I can categorically confirm that it is definitely less than the RM100 per dose as assumed by the State Assemblyman.

4. The State Assemblyman also claimed that we are rushing to sign deals with vaccine manufacturers. I can categorically say that this is false. We have been negotiating with vaccine manufacturers since April 2020 when we announced our Science Diplomacy strategy. We are considering all data provided by the companies we are negotiating with in order to make the best, most informed decision. This is just the first of many deals that we are considering. Negotiations are ongoing including with vaccine manufacturers from China (including the manufacturer which the State Assemblyman strongly champions). I would like to emphasise that the vaccines must be deemed safe and efficacious by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under MOH before we execute the agreements and begin the vaccination process.

It is important to note that not any one pharmaceutical company will be able to supply vaccines for the entire Malaysian population. This is why the multi-pronged approach to procure a portfolio of vaccines is significant in order to obtain enough doses to meet our herd immunity target of 70% of the population.

5. With regards to the ultra-cold supply chain required; the shipment will be handled and delivered by Pfizer directly.

As for ultra-cold storage, we have ultra-low temperature freezers in universities and research institutes in the country which can be redeployed, if necessary. Pfizer has also shown that the vaccines are stable at 2-8 degree Celsius for five days.

We are also not getting the 12.8 million doses in one shot. They will be staggered throughout the year. Our planning for storage will take the delivery schedule into consideration.

6. MOH’s efforts during the crisis have not only been domestically praised but also internationally recognised. They have been working constantly and consistently to ensure that Malaysians have among the best standards of healthcare in the world. All of us will help where we can.

We are taking a whole-of-government approach to the COVID-19 crisis. It is all hands-on deck. Every one of my Cabinet colleagues is involved in this effort to get us through this pandemic.

On the question as to why I am involved, I co-chair the JKJAV with Health Minister, YB Dato’ Seri Dr Adham Baba. MOSTI is also involved in vaccine negotiations as the ministry in charge of biotechnology. The Malaysia Genome Institute under MOSTI is producing whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis to detect mutations in the genome from COVID-19 samples.

MOSTI is also in the midst of developing a National Vaccine Roadmap. The National Institutes of Biotechnology (NIBM), Malaysia under MOSTI is collaborating with multiple foreign research institutes in vaccine development R&D as well.

I continue to welcome questions and queries on this important national endeavour.

KHAIRY JAMALUDDIN

30 NOVEMBER 2020

https://www.khairykj.com/statements/press-statement-in-reply-to-ronnie-liu