Snap polls would cost govt RM1.2bil due to Covid-19 precautions, says Takiyuddin


KUALA LUMPUR: It would cost the government about RM1.2bil if a nationwide snap election is called, says Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan.

The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department said this is because there are measures that need to be in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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