ALL MPs are required to undergo mandatory health screenings by October 31, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul said.

He said this followed the recommendation made to the Health Ministry that regular check-ups should be conducted on all MPs to ensure good health.

“I am deeply concerned about the health status of MPs inside and outside the Dewan Rakyat, and there have been cases that led to deaths.

“Notices on the mandatory health screening were issued to all MPs yesterday,” he said in an announcement during the debate session of the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review at the special Dewan Rakyat meeting today.

Johari said MPs can undergo the health screenings at the Malaysian Parliament Health Clinic or other clinics and private facilities as specified in the notice.

He said he had seen 11 MPs falling ill over the past 15 years and, therefore, urged all representatives to take health matters seriously. – Bernama, September 13, 2023.