GEORGE TOWN: Penang may hold its state polls in June as this is thought to be the best time for it, says state Pakatan Harapan chairman Chow Kon Yeow.
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"If we can announce it early, say January or February, that the state polls will be held in June, there will be a certainty... of the time frame so everyone can be aware," he told reporters at Dewan Sri Pinang here on Tuesday . Chow, who is Penang Chief Minister, was commenting on Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's recent statement that the legislative assembly there was expected to be dissolved in May to pave the way for state polls.Activate Selangor Pakatan machinery to face state polls, urges Amirudin
The state constitution stipulates that there must not be a gap of more than six months between meetings.The six states that will hold elections this year are Selangor, Penang, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.
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