KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's lawmakers and a coalition of non-governmental organisations have questioned the Health Ministry's surprise move to ban political gatherings in Melaka ahead of the state election in November.
Pakatan Harapan MP Mohamad Sabu said it was "strange" to impose the ban, as most places, such as restaurants and shopping malls, are packed with people and social gatherings such as weddings can now take place nationwide.
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