EC to keep by-elections in Pahang, Johor separate

Making way for precious goods: During the state polls, ballot boxes from N40 Kota Anggerik arrived at the main counting centre, Dewan Besar Tanjung Section 19 in Shah Alam. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

KUANTAN: Political leaders in the state are not keen on the idea of holding the Pelangai by-election concurrently with the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections in Johor.

Bentong Umno deputy chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Zaini Salleh said it does not seem feasible to hold concurrent by-elections.