Malaysia says those who tested positive for Covid-19 can’t vote in Sabah polls, SE Asia


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PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Those who have tested positive for Covid-19 are banned from voting in this weekend's Sabah election, said Senior Minister (Security cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob, amid suggestions that they should be allowed to vote by queueing up in special voting lanes. Datuk Seri Ismail, who is in charge of security protocols for the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday (Sept 22) that those who are under a quarantine order can still vote. But these voters must first apply to their district health offices and would be accompanied by health officials to the polling centre. "Special...