Removal of 'canvassing booths' causing confusion, delays, say BN candidates


Datuk Leong Kok Wee (centre) casting his vote in Taman Saga, Pandan. -Samuel Ong/The Star

AMPANG: Several Barisan Nasional candidates in the Pandan parliamentary constituency said the removal of "pondok panas" (canvassing booths) was prolonging the voting process.

Barisan candidate for Pandan Datuk Leong Kok Wee said the sudden dismantling of these tents, as instructed by the Election Commission, were causing confusion for some voters.

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