Does Parliamentary oversight impair an efficient public health programme? What other chilling effects will the Emergency declaration bring despite assurances given. 
Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tricia Yeoh,  CEO of the think tank, Institute for Democracy & Economic Affairs.

Among the headlines for Tuesday, 12th January, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to the Proclamation of Emergency being implemented as a proactive measure to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Also, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has tested positive for COVID-19 after he underwent a COVID-19 screening yesterday.

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Ikuti sidang media oleh Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, bekas Majlis Tertinggi UMNO.