She said the Pakatan Harapan federal government had arrived at the three-year target as it needed to give priority to other important matters such as ensuring the country was in a stable financial position.
“We may be able to implement this selection in stages like in Selangor and Penang before it is held nationwide,” Zuraida said.
“We have to look at the cost implications too … but I can see it happening in about three years (from now),” she told reporters after visiting Pinggiran Bukit Jalil Transit Homes here today to find out residents’ problems.
“In the next six months we will do a detailed study on this matter”
She said elections to local authorities, sometimes referred to as the “third vote” should be implemented because Malaysia is a democratic country and the people had the right to not only choose the central and state governments but also at the local level.
On the issue of young people who reportedly found it difficult to obtain housing loans, Zuraida said the ministry had initiated talks with local banks to find solutions.
“We understand that banks sometimes have strict rules for housing loans, so we will try to present an initiative to help buyers while not adversely affecting the bank,” she said.
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