Mukhriz moots amending constitution to postpone elections

Haspaizi ZainPublished: Nov 18, 2020 7:58 AM | Updated: Nov 18, 2020 8:58 AM

PARLIAMENT | An opposition MP has suggested that the Federal Constitution be amended to postpone elections until the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

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