MALACCA POLLS | The government is considering giving slots to Malacca state election candidates including the opposition to campaign via government official television and radio channels.
Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa said this is because the government understands the difficulties faced by all political parties, especially new candidates, to campaign in the new normal.
“I understand their problems and I accept the fact that some said they are handicapped, especially the new candidates.
“Even though political parties have introduced new campaign methods, there is a need to let them appear on television networks.
“So we will be holding discussions with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on the possibility of giving equal slots to all candidates. I will make the announcement on the matter in a day or two,” he said.
Strict standard operating procedures
He was speaking at a press conference after witnessing a demonstration of the ‘5G Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) Integration’ at Titiwangsa Telekom Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur today.
Annuar (above) was commenting on a request by Pakatan Harapan for all contesting parties in the Malacca election to be given slots in government official media to campaign.
On Monday, the Harapan communications, digital and multimedia committee requested that each party be given at least 30 minutes to speak over TV1, TV2 and Bernama TV every night as well as 60 minutes on Malacca FM and Bernama Radio daily.
This followed the imposition of strict standard operating procedures (SOP) by the Election Commission (EC) which does not allow ceramah, rallies and house-to-house visits.
On the other hand, candidates have been urged to use television, newspapers and social media apart from disseminating messages using loudhailers on vehicles to deliver their manifesto and campaign messages.
- Bernama
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