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Nearly 350 candidates to contest in Sarawak state election

Dec 06, 2021


nearly 350 candidates to contest in sarawak state election

Nearly 350 candidates are eligible to contest in the 12th Sarawak state election.

The Election Commission says Gabungan Parti Sarawak is the only party contesting in all 82 seats.

Meanwhile, EC chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh says COVID-19 SOPs for the state polls were approved by the Health Ministry yesterday.

He assures that the SOPs will be enforced throughout the election.

Polling day is set to take place on December 18th.

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90% teens now partially immunised against COVID-19

nearly 350 candidates to contest in sarawak state election

Malaysia has reached a milestone as 90% of teenagers aged 12 to 17 are now partially immunised against COVID-19.

This accounts for over 2.8 million teens nationwide.

Meanwhile, the Health Minister has once again reminded senior citizens to take their booster shot, as soon as the jab is available.

Currently, more than 3 million booster shots have already been given out to recipients.

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Talks to launch sea VTL expected to take place soon

nearly 350 candidates to contest in sarawak state election

Images: Utusan

Authorities could soon begin talks to launch a Sea Vaccinated Travel Lane between Malaysia and Singapore.

The Johor Menteri Besar says discussions over the matter are expected to take place by as early as January.

He adds that the VTL could be between the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal near Kota Tinggi and Singapore’s Tanah Merah Terminal.

He also hopes the travel lane will help boost the tourism sector.


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