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SINCE independence in 1957, Malaya/Malaysia has experienced three national Emergencies – Indonesian confrontation (1964), May 13 (1969), and the Covid Emergency declared on Monday. In addition, there have been five localised Emergencies – Sarawak (1966), Kelantan (1977), Batu Sapi, Grik and Bugaya (2020). Definition: Under Article 150(1), the term “emergency” refers to threats to the security, economic life or public order of the Federation or any part thereof. In Stephen Kalong Ningkan (1968), it was held that “emergency” includes wars, famines, earthquakes, floods, epidemics and collapse of civil government. The Covid-19 pandemic clearly qualifies as an Emergency. However, whether it could have been adequately combated under the National Security Council Act and the Infectious Diseases Control Act is a matter of opinion.
New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers practise jumping from a Vickers Valetta of the Royal Air Force Far East Transport Wing. Original caption reads: ‘800ft to ground in 45 seconds. Chute opens in 5 secs.’ The Malayan Emergency (1948–60) from NZ. Gov. The Malayan Emergency (1948–60) arose out of an attempt by the Malayan Communist Party to overthrow the British colonial administration of Malaya. Over the 12 years of conflict, New Zealand soldiers, sailors and airmen made a significant contribution to the Commonwealth effort to defeat the communist insurgency. Fifteen New Zealand servicemen had lost their lives in the region by the end of 1960 – three as a result of enemy action.
been acting like he's vulnerable. >> this is a first term republican congressman in a grik voted overwhelmingly republican twice. what has he said twice, particularly after the "access hollywood" tape? >> he has been very clear in his support. he doesn't go out of his way to mention donald trump but when asked, he will say specific reply iowa is still behind donald trump. >> the conventional wisdom in the public polling suggests that clinton -- trump has a lead here and has had a lead. how much has this part of the state been engaged with the presidential race? >> it's been interesting. we haven't seen much of the actual candidates. we've seen more of the surrogates. and this is the second time we're seeing bill clinton. so we're getting more of the surrogates rather than the actual candidates. >> okay. thank you very much. we'll though it back to you.
>> alisyn: 44 minutes past the hour. time for quick headlines. the iowa dental assistant fired for being too irresistible is getting a second chance at pursuing legal action. melissa nelson's employer let her go because he was worried he would be tempted to cheat on his wife with her. she lost the lawsuit in december but the state supreme court has now withdrawn that ruling. and he promised we would see him again. >> i'll be back. >> alisyn: paramount about to. new film scheduled for june 2015. the grik will be the start of a new trilogy. no word whether arnold schwarzenegger will reprise his roll as tucker. >> guys go in and they think -- >> tucker: no good deed goes unpunished. that's true as one long island woman can an attest. one woman was fired as she