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Undi18 to add nearly six million new voters

Dec 09, 2021

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Some 5.8 million new voters are expected to be added to the electoral roll, with the implementation of Undi-18.

The PM’s Department says this translates to an increase of around 40 percent from the current number of registered voters – which stands at 15.8 million.

It also expects the number of eligible voters to increase every month – when Undi-18 is carried out together with automatic voter registration.

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Covid-19 SOP’s for Thaipusam are still not finalized.

The National Unity Ministry says its been in talks with stakeholders, including Hindu religious leaders over the matter.

It further explained that the SOP’s are still pending approval from the pandemic management technical working group, the ministerial quartet, and the pandemic management special committee.

This comes after the Ministry was urged to reconsider its earlier announcement, that Thaipusam processions will not be allowed, due to the threat of Covid-19.

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Malaysia has no plans to implement local government elections.

The Housing and Local Government Minister says its because such elections are too expensive, and may not necessarily guarantee good service to the public.

It adds that the existing system of appointing local councilors has also worked well so far.

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Malaysians are reminded to go for their booster shots, to ensure optimum protection against Covid-19.

The booster is given for free to all those eligible aged 18 and above, with appointments to be sent via MySejahtera.

The Health Ministry says those who’ve missed their appointments… or those who need a booster shot immediately, can visit the nearest vaccination center to get your name on the waiting list.

Almost 3 million doses of the booster shot have been administered nationwide so far.