Replacement holiday an opportunity to spend time with family

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The city centre looked rather deserted as most of the shops were closed today, following a replacement holiday announced by the state government in conjunction with the GE15 yesterday.

Some however, used the opportunity to spend quality time with family members, be it shopping, out for a picnic, attending to personal matters or simply having a feast with family during the holiday.

Online trader Nor Hamimah Daud, 26, for example, said that in addition to fulfilling the responsibility to vote for the Johor Bahru Parliament yesterday, the voting day this time was more special because she was able to enjoy a long weekend.

"Although it is not yet known which coalition will form the government, I hope that the new government will focus on the well-being and interest of the people and will not waste the mandate given to them," she told Bernama when met, here, today.

Self-employed Mohd Hafizi Rahmat who works in Melaka did not miss the opportunity to return home to Bandar Seri Alam, Pasir Gudang to spend time with his family.

However, he hoped that the formation of the new government would not experience any prolonged conflict for the sake of the people.

-- BERNAMA