Set Saturday for polls to avoid affecting school operations, says minister

 

Education minister Radzi Jidin said having the polling day on a Saturday would facilitate preparatory work.

PUTRAJAYA: Education minister Radzi Jidin has urged the Election Commission (EC) to consider setting a Saturday for polling day for the 15th general election (GE15) in order to avoid affecting school operations.

According to Bernama, he said having the polling day on a Saturday would also facilitate preparatory work, especially for the EC.

“It is easier if it is done on Saturday because there are states that have school on Sundays,” he said.

Polling day during the last general election fell on a Wednesday.

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On Monday, caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament had been dissolved, paving the way for GE15 which must be held within 60 days. - FMT