The Malacca state election, if it is called anytime soon, needs to be held in compliance with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and handling process to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to a public health expert.

Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association president Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said an election risk management plan should also be put in place for the prevention of Covid-19.

“Maybe we can’t use the Sabah state election in September last year as a benchmark because...