Malaysia has been put under a state of emergency until August 1st, or until such a time as the Covid-19 pandemic comes under control. Bersatu leaders have since come out to defend the decision, insisting the priority is to tackle the healthcare crisis, and not the volatile political situation. We speak to Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Information Chief of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, to get the full story.

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