Govt, EC urged to find ways for Johoreans working in S’pore to vote in state polls

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JOHOR BARU – The federal government and the Election Commission (EC) have been urged to find ways so that about 200,000 Johoreans working in Singapore will be able to vote in the coming state election.

Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said every citizen has the right to vote, and the government needs to strengthen the democratic process justly and as best as possible by finding a way despite the restrictions of standard operating procedures.

He said among the measures that might be considered is to use a dedicated Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL-Land) for voters or open a polling station across the causeway.

“For example, there could be a special VTL for Malaysians to return to vote, or we can open a polling station in Singapore.

“Postal votes need flawless management, while if a polling station is opened in Singapore, the process of bringing ballot boxes to the country must be done transparently to avoid disputes,” he told a press conference at the PKR Johor Office here yesterday.

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