Too costly to hold local council elections, says Reezal Merican


Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

PETALING JAYA: There will be no revival of local council elections due to the high costs involved, says Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

He also said the exercise may not see the election of councillors who will provide the best services to the people.

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