GE15: Penang also declares Nov 18 a public holiday
10 Nov 2022 12:42pm
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow - FILE PIX
In a statement today, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the step was taken to facilitate and encourage Penangites to exercise their right to vote in GE15.
"In conjunction with the 15th General Election which will be held on Saturday, Nov 19, the state government hereby agrees to declare a Special State Holiday on Friday, Nov 18," he said.
Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan are Pakatan Harapan-controlled states.
According to data from the Election Commission, there are 1,226,626 registered electors in Penang for this GE. - BERNAMA
