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It has RM30mil to spend next year, compared to RM22.9mil in 2017.

BN launched operation centre for a non-existent 'P107 Sg Buloh' constituency, watchdog says.

Lawyers argue that this would allow ruling party to control the delimitation of constituencies.

The decision was taken at the case management today. 

Lack of over 130,000 addresses in the roll used in the delimitation exercise does not render it defective, EC tells court.

COMMENT | EC is not to ensure those in power stay in power regardless of the will of the people.

UPDATED 8.53PM | Former EC chief says this in an affidavit responding to a statement by the present head.   

COMMENT | Low voter turnout will not change how the ruling gov’t behaves in M’sia.

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur will hear the merits of the challenge.

EC chief warns that Kelantanese and Kedahans living in other states will demand the same privileges.

We should not deny this precious right just because of some outdated regulations.

Voters suing EC were moved from the Batang Kali state constituency to Kuala Kubu Bharu.

EC chairperson also says GE14 preparations in most states '96 percent complete'. 

It resulted in the state's ground to seek judicial review without any leg to stand on, says judge.

She counter's a MACC man's claims giving out rice isn't vote-buying, but giving travel allowance is.

Deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki is reported suggesting giving out rice is genuine aid, and as such not illegal.

They say this leads to suspicion in the presence of hidden hands out to frustrate voters registration.

The public can use the app to report and verify suspicious voters, says Nurul Izzah.

It says the postings on social media by 'irresponsible people' are meant to confuse the public.

UPDATED 1.21PM | Following the decision, three voters from the constituency withdrew their judicial review application, says lawyer Syahredzan Johan.

This concerns the redrawing of Ipoh Barat and Ipoh Timur electoral borders.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this in reply to a question whether there are plans to make the Election Commission report to Parliament. 

UPDATED 4.55PM | The state government was only informed about the matter by EC's lawyers today.

UPDATED 4.31PM | Court of Appeal rules the EC need not release electoral rolls to S'gor government.