Social media divided over May 9 public holiday declaration

KUALA LUMPUR: The declaration of May 9 as a public holiday for GE14 polling day has left social media users divided, with some grateful to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, while others still unsure if it gives voters adequate time to return to their respective hometowns to vote.

Facebook user Ong Ah Boon said that the unexpected announcement does enable voters to cast their vote on a weekday.