KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 15 -- The Election Commission (EC) has been called on to choose a Monday as polling day for the upcoming 17th Sabah election.

In proposing this, Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau said the suggestion took into consideration several factors, including the need to maintain interfaith harmony, facilitate voters who work far from their hometowns, and reflect the true values of the National Education Philosophy.

"Some may argue that polling should not be held on a weekday as it would disrupt schooling.

"However, I look at this from a broader perspective, how far are we truly practising the values enshrined in the National Education Philosophy?" he asked in a statement here today.

The National Education ...