The rising cost of holding separate state elections in Johor and Melaka, estimated at RM150 million, has sparked economic concerns amid a global energy crisis. Senior consultant Samirul Ariff Othman argued the funds could better support transport operators, SMEs, and households facing higher fuel costs.
Simultaneous Polls Could Save RM200 Million
While BN and Umno reject delaying polls, PKR’s Fuziah Salleh urged realistic consideration of geopolitical factors. Analysts and reform advocates, including Bersih, stress elections are vital but must be efficient. Calls for simultaneous polls to save RM200 million highlight the tension between democratic obligations and fiscal prudence as subsidies climb to RM7 billion.
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