Ban on election gatherings unhealthy for democracy, says analyst

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A political analyst has dismissed the Health Ministry's move to ban all public gatherings in connection with the forthcoming Malacca state election, citing damaging impacts on democracy.Universiti Malaya's Awang Azman Awang Pawi said the ban, which would put an end to most forms of physical or face-to-face campaigning, has gone against the true spirit of democracy and an election."Covid-19 should not be used as an excuse to restrict face-to-face campaigns because we are now in Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan and moving into the endemic stage."The Election Commission should view the ban seriously and ensure it would not be enforced in totality because it is seen as being unhealthy for democracy,"  Awang Azman (above) said.In announcing the ban, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said it was part of attempts to prevent another Covid-19 infection spike…