GPS leaders highlight to King three measures to fight Covid-19

GPS leaders highlight to King three measures to fight Covid-19

Party chiefs from Sarawak's ruling coalition stress importance of herd immunity, a stable government and a post-pandemic exit plan.

Abang Johari (second right) with (from left) Tiong, Masing and Dr Sim seen during the video conference with the King.  (Chief Minister’s Office pic)
KUCHING:
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) highlighted three measures to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today on the fight against Covid-19.

Taking part in a virtual audience with the King, the coalition’s representatives stressed the importance of achieving herd immunity, having a strong government, and an economic exit plan post-Covid-19.

In a joint statement after the audience, which was led by GPS chairman Abang Johari Openg, GPS said the vaccination programme in Sarawak will be accelerated and completed by August to achieve herd immunity.

It said a strong and stable government was required to ensure that the state’s Covid-19 programme and economic recovery are well grounded, and the successful implementation of a post-pandemic economic exit plan.

The statement was also signed by the presidents of the coalition’s component parties – James Jemut Masing (Parti Rakyat Sarawak), Dr Sim Kui Hian (Sarawak United People’s Party) and Tiong King Sing (Progressive Democratic Party).

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