Pelangai polls: EC chief hails young voters' enthusiasm


Abdul Ghani walking past queueing voters on Oct 7 morning. The EC chairman says the turnout among young people is more encouraging in Pelangai than in other recent by-elections. – BERNAMApic

BENTONG: The turnout among young voters in the Pelangai state by-election as at 11am Saturday (Oct 7) is encouraging, says Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh.

He said this is a good development compared to several earlier by-elections.

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