KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Malaysia will not revive local government elections, as it would cost at least RM302 million nationwide and such elections for local councillors may not necessarily guarantee the provision of good service to the public, a minister has said.
“However, the government of the day does not plan to implement local government elections. This is because the existing system of appointing PBT local councillors had worked well. Reezal said Putrajaya does not plan to implement local government elections. ― Picture by Shafwan ZaidonHe went on to list other reasons why local government elections would not be carried out.
“Usually, local councillors’ appointment is for two years and those who show low performance would be dropped to ensure the service to the public is not affected,” he said.
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