Khairy: Johor polls can still proceed despite Omicron wave


PUTRAJAYA: The Johor state polls can still proceed as planned, although the nation is currently facing the Omicron wave, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

"Our view is that because the effects of Omicron is not as serious as the Delta variant, the Johor state polls can still go ahead, but with the standard operating procedures (SOP) that will be announced soon," he said at a press conference on Monday (Feb 7).

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