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PKR threatens to name and shame Wangsa Maju 'phantom voters'

PKR threatens to name and shame Wangsa Maju 'phantom voters'

Study of new voters in Wangsa Maju reveals many irregularities, including five people using a police station as their home address.

Appeals court rules High Court wrong to allow challenge against EC

Appeals court rules High Court wrong to allow challenge against EC

UPDATED 3.50PM | Three-member bench says court erred in granting residents leave to challenge the delimitation exercise.

Amanah leader claims trial for 'locking EC headquarters'

Amanah leader claims trial for 'locking EC headquarters'

UPDATED 2.25PM | Shazni Munir Mohd can be fined up to RM400 upon conviction.

S'gor gets injunction to stop EC from submitting redelineation report to PM

S'gor gets injunction to stop EC from submitting redelineation report to PM

UPDATED 8.55PM | Judge rules there can be only one report to be given to the prime minister and it cannot exclude Selangor. 

Penang Harapan sleuths uncover 'scheme' to change voters' addresses

Penang Harapan sleuths uncover 'scheme' to change voters' addresses

The culprits took the MyKad of these people for a few days and returned them after digitally altering the address. 

Voters' suit against EC sent back to High Court

Voters' suit against EC sent back to High Court

High Court must now hear suit on the constitutionality of shifting voters out of their respective constituencies. 

PKR rep's hunger strike lands him in hospital

PKR rep's hunger strike lands him in hospital

S Kesavan was protesting outside the EC HQ in Putrajaya, against several issues, including the sudden surge in new voters' registration.

'Are these trees supposed to vote?' Rep chides EC

'Are these trees supposed to vote?' Rep chides EC

Hutan Melintang assemblyperson S Kesavan says 22 voters have been recorded at a place that only has oil palm trees in Perak. 

Appellate court postpones redelineation hearings against EC

Appellate court postpones redelineation hearings against EC

This after concerns were raised about the expediting of cases over legal challenges in Selangor and Malacca.

EC cannot be an extra player on the field scoring goals for BN

EC cannot be an extra player on the field scoring goals for BN

YOURSAY | ‘And it can’t be a referee where one party wins at all costs’

Anwar's appeal against EC dismissed

Anwar's appeal against EC dismissed

Anwar says he has instructed his lawyers to file another appeal at the Federal Court. 

Not unusual for CJ to expedite EC cases, lawyers say

Not unusual for CJ to expedite EC cases, lawyers say

But hurried justice is justice denied, they add.

No problem, says EC chief on being called a 'macai'

No problem, says EC chief on being called a 'macai'

Hashim says the media, particularly news portal Malaysiakini, can write anything about him.

EC chief: No need to work with Bersih, we've enough experience

EC chief: No need to work with Bersih, we've enough experience

UPDATED 3.47PM | Hashim Abdullah says EC officers have been sent abroad to observe and learn.

Four voters in Johor challenge EC's redelineation exercise

Four voters in Johor challenge EC's redelineation exercise

Former Bersih treasurer Thomas Fann and three claim that the exercise was flawed and unfair.

Penang gov't files judicial review to challenge EC redelineation

Penang gov't files judicial review to challenge EC redelineation

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says he represents the Penang gov't in filing the judicial review.

EC may use old electoral boundaries for GE14, says chief

EC may use old electoral boundaries for GE14, says chief

UPDATED 9.30PM | The Selangor and Malacca court cases have impeded progress of the redelineation exercises, Mohd Hashim Abdullah says.

Why then did EC provide draft roll in the past, ask lawyers

Why then did EC provide draft roll in the past, ask lawyers

They question the EC's excuse for stopping the practice as it is not required by law.

Explain addition of 28,000 soldiers to electoral roll, Harapan tells EC

Explain addition of 28,000 soldiers to electoral roll, Harapan tells EC

'We want the EC to explain how this could have happened. It is as though they are using back ways to bring in voters,' says Serdang MP. 

EC chief's silence over 'chain and lock' incident draws flak

EC chief's silence over 'chain and lock' incident draws flak

A week has passed, but the EC chief remains silent. In view of this, police reports will be lodged nationwide.

'Respond to our demands in 48 hours, or else...'

'Respond to our demands in 48 hours, or else...'

PAS Youth threatens legal action against the EC if the latter does not respond to alleged mass movement of voters in Kelantan. 

EC chief not offended by predecessor's attack

EC chief not offended by predecessor's attack

UPDATED 2.50PM | The criticisms are not personal, so no offence taken, says Mohd Hashim Abdullah.

Is the EC attempting to diminish our elections?

Is the EC attempting to diminish our elections?

COMMENT | The agenda for polls reform must continue more fervently as we draw nearer to GE14.

Kelantan claims voters moved around in the state

Kelantan claims voters moved around in the state

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says a meeting will be set with Election Commission to discuss this.