Ministry to keep exploring possibility of council elections


One of the Commissioner of SUHAKAM, Mr. Jerald Joseph is giving a speech regarding during the Press Conference that was held in Menara TH Perdana..

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry will continue to study the implementation of local council elections despite concerns expressed by the Prime Minister that they might cause race-related conflict.

Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said while she noted Tun Dr Maha­thir Mohamad’s concerns, it was important to continue exploring new and suitable methods to be implemented.

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