More than 9.7 million Malaysians are eligible to vote in the six state polls. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A total of 570 candidates from nine parties will vie for the 245 state assembly seats up for grabs, with more than 9.7 million Malaysians eligible to vote. Here are the key things to know:A state election is held to elect members of the state assembly and the state government, headed by the chief minister. A general election determines who becomes a Member of Parliament and which parties helm the federal government led by the prime minister.
The winning party in state polls will nominate a chief minister who is appointed by the Sultan. In contrast, the country’s prime minister is appointed by the King. Malaysia’s nine Malay state rulers elect the Agong or King from among themselves every five years, usually on a rotational basis.Traditionally, state elections are held at the same time as the general election, with assemblymen and MPs serving the same five-year term. But each state can decide when to hold its election.
The elections will mainly pit PH and its unity government ally Barisan Nasional against the federal opposition alliance PN. The state government is mostly funded by revenue from land, forests and mines. But the federal government does provide grants and financial support as well.
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