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Local Council Elections: Yay Or Nay?

Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director, Tindak Malaysia | Michelle Ng, Subang Jaya Assemblywoman

07-Dec-22 18:00

Local Council Elections: Yay Or Nay?

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said that restoring local council elections isn't his immediate priority. It prompts the question on the value of them, and whether it should be done at all.

Image source: Redaktion93, Shutterstock

Produced by: Natasha Fusil, Alia Zefri, Sharaad Kuttan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan


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Categories:  politicsgovernmentLaw/Activism

Tags:  local authoritieslocal council electionsnga kor mingelections





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