KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — All MPs are required to undergo health screenings by November 11 this year at the latest.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the names of MPs who fail to comply will be displayed on the Parliament's website.
“In this regard, without exception, letters regarding the health check-up have been distributed to all Members of Parliament.
“The health check-ups can be done at Parliament's Health Clinic or at private facilities,” he said before commencing the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Johari noted that a similar health check-up was conducted for all MPs last year in collaboration with the Health Ministry (MOH), and MOH has agreed to conduct it again this year.
“I would also like to extend my gratitude to MOH for their concern and cooperation.
“The health check-up is very helpful in detecting the health status of Members of Parliament at an early stage, allowing for immediate preventive measures to be taken,” he said.
Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin interjected to suggest that any MP who does not undergo the health check-up should not be allowed to contest in the elections.
Johari humorously replied that he would ensure this happens and would inform the presidents of the political parties about the suggestion.
— Bernama
