IPOH, Aug. 12 -- Perak will implement the bubble concept for the state legislative assembly sitting on August 25, in order to curb the spread of Covid-19.

State Speaker Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid said that the bubble concept involves four elements namely accommodation, transportation, extension of the conference space and daily Covid-19 tests for those involved in the sitting.

He added that Perak is the first state to implement the bubble concept for the state assembly sitting which involves the Speakers, assemblymen and officers on duty.

"All those involved are required to stay at the Hotel Impiana and use the transportation service provided throughout the sitting. They are prohibited from using their own transportation or e-hailing ...