They say staggered state polls and a GE would waste time and moneyPETALING JAYA: With Malaysia facing staggered state polls this year and a looming general election, federal lawmakers across party lines are calling for simultaneous elections to curb non-stop politicking and ensure national stability. CLICK TO ENLARGEDrawing comparisons with Indonesia, Hassan, said that Malaysia could emulate its neighbour’s model of simultaneous elections. “If the current full-term tenures are maintained, there will be five elections within an 18-month period namely Melaka, Sarawak, Johor, the general election and six state elections. He noted that one of the main advantages of simultaneous elections would be reducing the near-continuous cycle of politicking from one state to another. He noted that separate elections force people to vote multiple times, which can be particularly burdensome for those living far.
