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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlights obstacles to holding federal and state elections together, pointing to disruptions in electoral schedules and differing government terms.
Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen has advocated for conducting parliamentary and state elections separately, contending that staggered polls would allow voters to express distinct preferences on two occasions.