Written by Hadi Azmi
National Recovery Council head’s recommendation to fully reopen to international tourists by March
raises eyebrows just a day after minister warned of a surge in infections Some experts warn the move
prioritises the economy over public health, while sceptical members of the public suggest a political
motive.
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Lim Chee Han, of the research group Third World Network, said it was apparent from Muhyiddin’s remarks that his emphasis was on economic recovery. The expert likened the proposal to what he said was the government’s “mistake” in December 2020 to reopen state borders.
That move is widely seen as an error that eventually led to Muhyiddin – then prime minister – declaring a state of national emergency. “Based on what [Muhyiddin] said, you can tell that it is not based on a public health perspective,” Lim said.
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