New norms affect everything, even democratic process - EC chair on Chini polls SOP

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysians must come to terms with the fact that “new norms” in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak will affect all aspects of life, including the country’s democratic processes,  Election Commission (EC) chairperson Azhar Harun said.

Azhar (above) said this is reflected in the new standard operating procedures (SOP) announced in place for the forthcoming Chini by-election which, among others, disallows traditional ceramah gatherings and house-to-house campaigning...