At the national-level World Sight Day 2022 celebration in Kuala Terengganu today, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said, “Individuals who are Covid-19 positive but not in critical condition will be allowed to vote in the 15th General Election (GE15).”
He added that they would, however, have to comply with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) which will be announced by the Election Commission of Malaysia (EC).
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According to Dr Noor Hisham, the Health Ministry had given several recommendations to the EC to be included in the SOPs to ensure the election process is smooth and safe.
“There will be special channels for them (those with Covid-19), they will not be mingling with the rest.
“The use of face masks and face shields is also important, in addition to sanitisation. However, we did not suggest the use of personal protective equipment (PPE),” explained Dr Noor Hisham. 
