[debono]

Yah, now it's all about covering their backside, making decisions that dun make sense just because some 'experts' say so, just so that they can push all the blame to the experts when things go wrong. One good example is the 'healthy no need to wear mask' message. It's totally absurd and even if they didn't have even mask they shouldn't discourage people from wearing them.

Nowadays you see al kinds of panels or task forces being formed, made up of 'experts' in their respective fields. The truth is, these experts always got it wrong because most of them didn't dare to take a view that they know will offend the govt.

The experts must  be bold enough to offend the govt.  In that case their views can be heard and worked upon...