KUCHING: The ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition is seeking to hold the state election now rather than next year due to concerns over the possible emergence of new Covid-19 variants, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said it was not due to fears of 18 to 21-year-olds being able to vote from January onwards with the implementation of Undi18.
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