Zahid slams Nga for criticising EC over separate Johor, NS polls
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has criticized DAP leader Nga Kor Ming for questioning the Election Commission's decision to hold the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections on different dates. Zahid emphasized that the commission's authority should not be challenged by government ministers.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights internal friction within Malaysia's ruling coalition regarding the independence of electoral processes.
Share The Umno president and deputy prime minister says a senior member of the government should not be questioning the Election Commission's authority. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi defended the EC after DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming criticised the commission’s decision not to hold the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections simultaneously. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has hit out at Cabinet colleague Nga Kor Ming after the DAP leader criticised the Election Commission for not deciding to hold the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections simultaneously. Zahid defended the EC, saying its authority to decide on holding the two state elections separately should not be questioned, especially by a government minister.
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