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GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government has declared that the eve of polling day (Nov 18)as a special holiday.
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Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the decision was made in conjunction with the polling day for the 15th General Election that falls on Nov 19.
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“The special holiday is to give time and encouragement for Penangites to exercise their responsibilities as voters,” he said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 10).
Besides Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan have also declared Nov 18 as a special holiday for their respective states.-The Star