Low turnout may be attributed to political fatigue — Mukhriz

JERLUN: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) deputy president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahahtir said the low turnout of voters in the Sungai Kandis by-election could be due to “political fatigue”.

According to the Election Commission, only 49.4 per cent of the voters went to cast their votes in the Sungai Kandis byelection.

Mukhriz, who is Kedah Menteri Besar, said voters who did not turn up to exercise their right were already tired of the politicking and had anticipated the outcome of the election .

“They are tired, but the victory is a manifestation of the people’s support for Pakatan Harapan, and I congratulate the PKR candidate,” he told reporters after opening the “Ziarah Kasih” programme at Sekolah Menengah Agama Nahdhah Hasanah Melele, Padang Sera yesterday.