Politicians should be fit enough to carry out their demanding duties


Sometimes, a politician’s duty includes exercising with the public, as seen here with MCA Bentong candidate Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (right) and former MCA secretary-general Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun (centre) in this filepic. Chew is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, which was diagnosed when she went for a routine health check-up after her sister passed away from colon cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

With their packed schedules and multiple duties, elected representatives, whether they be Members of Parliament (MPs) or state assemblymen (Aduns), really need to be in the pink of health.

Before the last two general elections, Barisan Nasional (BN) stated that all its candidates had undergone and cleared a health screening before being approved to run for office.

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