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Johor Polls Campaign Brings Economic Windfall To Traders

KLUANG, July 1 -- The Johor State Election Season is proving to be more than just a democratic exercise, as it has become an unexpected economic boost for petty traders and hawkers in the Layang-Layang and Simpang Renggam areas. For stall operator Noorma Zafmeeden, 70, from Felda Layang-Layang, the surge in customers during the campaign period has exceeded all expectations. She said her stall, which serves roti canai and nasi lemak, would normally generate less than RM400 in morning sales, but business has increased significantly since the start of the election campaign. “On normal days, our income is average, but when election season comes, there is definitely a substantial increase in earnings,” she told Bernama recently. Noorma and her husband, Bahari Madiran, 76, who have lived in the Felda settlement since 1987, continue their long-standing routine of preparing popular Malaysian breakfast dishes from dawn, before selling various fried dishes in the evening. For Bahari, their warung has become a meeting point that reflects unity, with customers from different races and religions gathering in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. The father of five said the influx of visitors has satisfied him, as it provides opportunities to interact with people and campaign workers from various parts of the country. Meanwhile, the election-driven economic boost has also been felt by “nasi campur” trader Ahmad Ridzuan Awang, 45, in Simpang Renggam, who said his sales have doubled during the campaign period. “Usually, dozens of dishes only sell out by evening, but since the state election campaign started, by as early as 1.30 pm our trays are already empty due to bulk orders from various parties,” he said. Ahmad Ridzuan noted that the influx of what he described as “political tourists” has benefited not only food operators but also created a positive spillover effect for local suppliers and businesses in the surrounding area. The Johor state election is seeing 172 candidates contesting 56 seats, with polling day scheduled for July 11 and early voting on July 7. -- BERNAMA  

KLUANG, July 1 — The Johor State Election Season is proving to be more than just a democratic exercise, as it has become an unexpected economic boost for petty traders and hawkers in the Layang-Layang and Simpang Renggam areas. For stall operator Noorma Zafmeeden, 70, from Felda Layang-Layang, the surge in customers during the campaign […]

Members of the Democratic Party have introduced a resolution to impeach Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON: Democrats in the United States House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump under 13 articles. "The resolution...accuses Donald J. Trump, US President, of high crimes and misdemeanors," according to the text of the document, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported. The document accuses Trump of starting wars and assassinations, committing war crimes and piracy on the high seas. "Trump has unconstitutionally initiated wars of aggression or mutual hostility against Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Nigeria and Gaza. "He has threatened military force against Panama, Colombia, Cuba and Greenland. In all of these efforts, President Trump has acted without the congressional authorization required by the Constitution," the resolution said. Democrats also accused the president of introducing a military element into domestic law enforcement, a series of unconstitutional arrests and deportations, retaliation against constitutionally protected speech or association, sabotaging the rule of law and other crimes. -- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI

WASHINGTON: Democrats in the United States House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump under 13 articles. “The resolution…accuses Donald J. Trump, US President, of high crimes and misdemeanors,” according to the text of the document, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported. The document accuses Trump of starting wars and assassinations, committing war crimes […]