Here is a media statement (truncated) by the Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM).
'We
call on the Malaysian Government to withdraw from WHO membership to
ensure the country’s sovereignty, particularly in shaping a more
transparent National Health Policy free from external influence'.
The
Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) views positively the
decision of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to sign
an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health
Organization (WHO). This move is regarded as a bold step in prioritising
national sovereignty.
As
widely known, the United States is the largest contributor to the WHO,
accounting for approximately 18% of the organisation’s total funding.
The WHO’s budget for 2024–2025 is reported to amount to USD 6.8 billion
(RM 27.2 billion).
Trump’s action is not entirely surprising, as he took a similar step during his first term as President in 2020.
A Timely Opportunity to Reassess or Reform the National Public Health Policy
2. Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience:
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has revealed elements of fraud, mismanagement, and medical negligence, necessitates:
2.1. The establishment of an independent and impartial People’s Action and Special Investigation Committee to investigate:
2.1.1.
Abuse of power, mismanagement, and corruption involving public funds by
the Ministry of Health (MOH), the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory
Agency (NPRA), and other Malaysian health agencies in collaboration with
the allopathic and pharmaceutical industries.
4. Malaysia’s Withdrawal from WHO Membership:
Following
the decision of the new United States administration under Donald Trump
via Executive Order, Malaysia should also consider withdrawing from the
World Health Organization (WHO).
We
call on the Malaysian Government to withdraw from WHO membership to
ensure the country’s sovereignty, particularly in shaping a more
transparent National Health Policy free from external influence.
We firmly believe Malaysia can take bold steps toward building a more resilient and independent health system for the future.
Any questions, contact the PPIM Media Unit Hotline at +60136116666. Thank you. [END]
