EC to announce key dates for Johor and Negeri Sembilan state polls today

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 — The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting today to determine key dates and other matters related to the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.

The meeting, to be chaired by EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, is scheduled to begin at 10 am at the EC headquarters here, followed by a press conference.

Among the dates expected to be announced are those for the issuance of election writs, nomination day, early voting, polling day and the campaign period, as well as other preparations for the elections.

On June 1, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution of the 56-seat Johor State Legislative Assembly after obtaining the consent of Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail.

This was followed by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun’s announcement on June 4 that the 36-seat Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly would be dissolved the following day after obtaining the consent of Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama