KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Electoral watchdog Bersih 2.0 today said that proper and fair Covid-19 standard operating procedures must be introduced to allow candidates in Melaka state election to campaign.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin cited the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, also known as Act 342, for the prohibition. “Bersih 2.0 calls on the health minister to reconsider the total ban on physical gathering, and instead implement stricter enforcement of the SOP outlined by the National Recovery Plan by increasing the number of enforcement officers during the period of the Melaka poll.
On campaigning, Bersih 2.0 suggested that all physical gatherings should observe proper social distancing and face masks must be worn at all times., chairs must be provided and they must be at least one metre apart, and all attendees must be seated. This should apply also to small gatherings at coffee shops and day or night markets. Face masks must be worn at all times by all speakers and attendees.
“Voters who are unvaccinated should not be unduly inconvenienced from exercising their voting rights. A health safety booth could be set up to provide instant RTK-Antigen saliva or nasal swab tests to confirm that they are Covid-19 negative before they are allowed to vote with the other voters.
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