No request to Singapore PM on Johor polls, says Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated he will not request that Singaporean authorities provide special voting flexibility for Malaysians working in Singapore during the Johor state election. He emphasized that the Election Commission is an independent body and he prefers not to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the delicate balance of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Singapore and the importance of maintaining the independence of electoral processes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will not contact his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong to ask if Malaysians working in the republic can be given the flexibility to return to vote at the Johor election on Saturday. (Bernama pic)
The report provides a direct account of the Prime Minister's statements and the context of the parliamentary question without editorializing.
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