Perak by-election campaign sees voter fatigue, disillusionment amid coronavirus concerns

Campaigning appeared to be lacklustre compared to previous polls, with many meet-the-people programmes and rallies seeing low turnouts, particularly on weekdays. PHOTO: BERNAMA
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SLIM RIVER, PERAK - Retired teacher Madam Sarojini Koru said she is unsure if she will cast her vote in a by-election in this rural district in Perak on Saturday.

"I have not decided. I am not interested in politics," the 69-year-old told The Straits Times.

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