The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has advised a complete overhaul of election campaign methods and strict enforcement of rules should the Batu Sapi by-election need to be held amidst a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in Sabah.

Among the suggestions are for a shorter campaign period, no large gatherings and to only allow candidates to pound the pavements for votes.

Earlier this week, Election Commission chief Abdul Ghani Salleh told Malaysiakini that...