Govt has no plans to hold local council elections, Dewan Rakyat told


KUALA LUMPUR: Holding elections for local councillors is not part of the unity government's plans at the moment, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government wants to focus on seven other areas that prioritise the public’s well-being such as safer roads, cleaner drains and public toilets.

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