GE15: Voters with Covid-19 to be separated, voting process to be done quickly, says EC


Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom observing the early voting process at the Putrajaya police headquarters. - Photo: Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Voters who are confirmed positive for Covid-19 will be separated from others when they come to cast their ballots in the 15th General Election (GE15) to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said the election workers would also ensure that the voting process for those Covid-19-positive voters would also be done as quickly as possible.

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