‘Fixed date for both polls is the best solution’


KUALA LUMPUR: The best way to save cost, harmonise state and parliamentary polls, as well as increase voter turnout in an election is to have a Fixed Term Act, say experts.

They said having a fixed date for both parliamentary and state elections would be helpful to voters and government agencies involved such as the Election Commission, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the police.

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