PUTRAJAYA – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said now is not a suitable time to hold the 15th general election (GE15) as the country is still experiencing a spike in the number of daily Covid-19 cases.
“I’m of the opinion that, based on our experience during the Sabah election, Covid-19 will continue to spread if GE15 is held. Until today, it has not stopped. If we hold another general election, 50% of us (Malaysians) will probably be infected with Covid-19,” he said.
He was met after launching the e-commerce platform, Herbee, by the Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) and Dropee here today.
On whether he will contest in GE15, Dr Mahathir said: “I’m 95 years old, I can hardly walk properly, you can’t expect me to contest again.” – Bernama, January 12, 2021
