Malaysia will hold elections after the corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic ends in the country. This was emphasized by Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Saturday (28/11).
"God willing, if Allah allows it, when the corona virus pandemic ends, we will again hold general elections," Muhyiddin said as quoted by AFP.
Muhyiddin said this at the United Party general meeting which was held virtually on Saturday. Muhyiddin is also optimistic that the United Party and its allies will again win votes in the next election.
"We will seek a mandate from the people, and let the voters decide for themselves who their chosen leader is," said Muhyiddin.
To realize his party's political ambitions, Muhyiddin has also met a number of figures, including one of them UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to strengthen the alliance.
"We cannot be divided. We must not fight among ourselves," said Muhyiddin.
The development of the corona virus in Malaysia itself is currently increasing. The total number from last September has reached more than 63,000 cases.
For information, previously last October, King of Malasia Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah canceled the by-election in Sabah to prevent the transmission of corona. The decision came after the King approved an emergency declaration in Batu Sapi, Sabah State.
"With this declaration, the Batu Sapi by-election process will be stopped to prevent the fourth wave of Covid-19 and a new date will be set for the by-election," said Royal Family Superintendent Ahmad Fadil Syamsuddin in his statement in Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday (11/18) as quoted. from Between.
He said the King had approved the Election emergency declaration or P185 Batu Sapi, Sabah, as a proactive step to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak.
