KUALA LUMPUR: It will cost more than RM300mil to hold local council elections nationwide, says Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
"With regards to the cost implications, it is estimated that it will cost about RM2mil to hold elections for a single local authority. It would cost about RM308mil to hold elections for all 154 local authorities in the country," she said in the Dewan Rakyat in reply to a question raised by Wong Hon Wai (PH-Bukit Bendera) Tuesday (July 14).
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!