The government has given assurance that Parliament will be called to convene when the right time comes either before or after the Covid-19 emergency ends, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Takiyuddin Hassan said.

However, he said the government will, first and foremost, seek the advice of the relevant agencies, especially the Ministry of Health and the National Security Council, on the matter.

“The government is aware of its constitutional responsibilities to ensure that the democratic process will continue to persist...