COMMENT | As we approach Aug 31 and Sept 16, we will be commemorating the 68th anniversary of Independence Day and the 62nd anniversary of Malaysia Day, respectively.

Yet, few may be aware that on July 27 this year, we quietly marked 70 years since the very first general election in our nation’s history.

It may be time for the Election Commission to honour this significant date annually - as a tribute to the legacy of democracy and the people’s voice in shaping Malaysia’s future.

Long before independence was achieved, a pivotal moment unfolded on Feb 1, 1948 - the signing of the Federation of Malaya Agreement. This historic accord...