KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no plans to contact his Singaporean counterpart about voting arrangements for Malaysian voters based in the republic for the upcoming state elections.
“Generally, we do involve other countries in our domestic affairs, including matters relating to elections in our country.
“We can, however, inform companies in Singapore to facilitate arrangements for those returning to vote, but I do not intend to contact the Prime Minister of Singapore regarding voting arrangements or elections in Malaysia,” he said during the Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
He also shared his personal view that Sunday would be a better option for polling day.
“The Election Commission is an independent body, and the decision on whether voting should take place on Sunday or Saturday is its own,” he said.
On another note, Anwar said the cooperation in the unity government at the federal level remains strong.
“I only went to Johor Baru to campaign on Saturday and Sunday, and by Monday night I was already back in Kuala Lumpur.
“I believe the same approach will be taken during the Negri Sembilan state election. I will coordinate the programmes with the Deputy Prime Minister I while campaigning in Negri Sembilan,” he said.
Meanwhile, at an event in Jengka, Pahang, Anwar said the good relationship between the Pahang state government and the Federal Government is something other state leaders can learn from.
He stressed the need for good relations between the federal and state governments, as it helps resolve issues smoothly.
“That way, we can work on any requests. What Pahang is doing is something that other state leaders can learn from.
“Those who understand the reference will get it,” he said.
This statement comes as both Anwar and caretaker Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi traded barbs over the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
