Allow workers to go to vote, EC reminds bosses


Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun (two from left) talking to Election Commission staff making the final preparations in anticipation of the Tanjung Piai by-election on Saturday (Nov 16) at the vote tallying centre at Dewan Jubli Intan in Pontian.

PONTIAN: The Election Commission has reminded employers to allow workers who are registered voters to vote in the Tanjung Piai by-election.

EC chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun says any employer who prevent workers from voting will face action under Section 25 (3) of the Election Offences Act 1954.

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