Ban on political gatherings timely, MP says in chiding 'selfish' leaders for triggering Melaka polls

KUALA LUMPUR: An independent MP has welcomed the ban on political gatherings during campaigning in the upcoming Melaka state election, which he said was triggered by the actions of self-centred politicians.

Steven Choong (IND-Tebrau) said the ban on physical gatherings was to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases, as the Sabah state election last year triggered a new wave of infections across the country.