2 MPs plead with constituents to observe control order


Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah has advised her constituents to stay home to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 22, 2020.

THE MPs of Petaling Jaya and Lembah Pantai have urged their constituents to stay indoors as statistics released today showed their areas have the highest Covid-19 cases.

Petaling Jaya has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country with 96, while Lembah Pantai has 90 cases, according to the Health Ministry.

Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah has urged her constituents to help in the fight by staying at home

“People are still out on the streets. While some wet markets are open, I sincerely hope people will stay put, cook their own meals or order in.

“It is only 10 more days. For the sake of our loved ones, our neighbours and those out there treating the infected, please stay home,” she told the media in a series WhatsApp messages.

In a Facebook post, Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil too told his voters to stay home and keep safe.

He said there are parts of the constituency that are densely populated.

Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil’s constituency has 90 cases of Covid-19 infections. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 22, 2020.

“I advise all residents to follow the movement control order. Please always observe good hygiene. Don’t mingle or socialise and maintain social distance. Stay indoors and if you have to go out, just make sure it’s only one person.

“If you have received notices from the Health Ministry to be screened please go for it.”

The number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has reached 1,183 with nine fatalities so far. – March 22, 2020.


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