COMMENT Communications and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek felt "saddened” by the Election Commission's (EC) rejection of his suggestion to telecast ‘live’ the counting process of the Kuala Besut by-election on July 24.

Mr Minister, we know why you want the ‘live’ telecast. You want to show the world how clean Malaysia’s elections are, following the most fraudulent and scandal-ridden election in its history - the 13th general election.

You want to do so because you are sure of winning the by-election in this traditional BN stronghold without having to resort to excessive cheating.  

But there is no need to feel sad, as I am going to suggest a much better way for the BN to impress the world, win applause and restore public confidence.