The Negeri Sembilan government has declared Nov 18 a public holiday, a day before polling day.

State secretary Razali Ab Malik said the matter was decided at the state executive council meeting yesterday.

Razali (above) said in a statement that the decision is to allow voters to fulfil their responsibilities in the 15th general election (GE15).

Earlier yesterday, the Selangor government also declared Nov 18 as a public holiday to enable the people to go out and vote.

- Bernama