Airfare discounts for voters could be misconstrued as bribery, says Premier
By Karen Bong KUCHING, Nov 13: Any proposal for AirBorneo to offer special airfare discounts to encourage Sarawakians living outside the State to return home and vote must be carefully considered to avoid being misconstrued as an inducement or form of bribery. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the caretaker Sarawak government would look into the suggestion but stressed that any initiative must not raise questions about its intentions or be interpreted as an attempt to…
Premier Abang Johari cautions that offering AirBorneo airfare discounts to Sarawakians abroad could be seen as bribery, so the caretaker government will examine the proposal carefully to avoid any perception of voter inducement.
Premier stresses discounts could be interpreted as voter incentives and must not appear as bribery.
AirBorneo’s fixed fare is RM375, with a lower rate of RM300 plus for Sarawakians.
The government will review the proposal to ensure it does not raise questions about its intentions.
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KUCHING, Nov 13: Any proposal for AirBorneo to offer special airfare discounts to encourage Sarawakians living outside the State to return home and vote must be carefully considered to avoid being misconstrued as an inducement or form of bribery.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the caretaker Sarawak government would look into the suggestion but stressed that any initiative must not raise questions about its intentions or be interpreted as an attempt to influence voters.
He said offering special discounts could be perceived as providing an incentive for people to return to Sarawak to cast their votes, making it necessary for the government to examine the matter carefully.
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