Johor polls: Train, bus tickets sold out for election weekend
Train and bus tickets for travel to Johor have sold out ahead of the upcoming state election. Transport Minister Anthony Loke expressed hope for a high voter turnout, noting that previous participation was hindered by pandemic-era border closures.
Why it matters
High voter turnout is essential for the democratic legitimacy of regional elections, and logistical capacity directly impacts the ability of citizens to exercise their voting rights.
SEREMBAN: Train tickets from KL Sentral to JB Sentral and express bus tickets servicing routes from the Klang Valley to destinations in Johor have been sold out ahead of Johor’s polling day
"Also, train tickets from JB Sentral to northern destinations in the state such as Segamat, Kluang, and Labis have also been sold out," Transport Minister Anthony Loke told reporters after launching Pakatan Harapan's operations centre in Seremban Jaya.
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