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This is to discuss the dates involved, as well as the electoral rolls to be used, says EC secretary. 

CAMERON POLLS | It also urges the public to report to authorities any election offence they come across during campaign period.

The appointment of new members must be based on a more thorough democratic process, the Kota Melaka rep adds.

For the maiden trial, only one selected voting stream from the by-election will be aired live.

UPDATED 3:27PM | Nomination day will be Jan 12, with a 14-day campaign period, says the Election Commission.

Amino Agus Suyub can be charged under the Election Offences Act for breaching his official duty, it says.

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur also fixes four days in August next year, for trial.

However, there is consensus on lowering voting age to 18.

Azhar Harun says he will propose how the ideal process should be once a study is completed on the previous exercise.

Its state counsel worries that the same electoral boundaries might be used for the 15th general election.

A tribunal is needed to remove commissioners, says the high-ranking government source.

PARLIAMENT | Since the five EC commissioners have resigned, explains Liew Vui Keong.

Electoral reform group Bersih says this is to facilitate a speedy reform of the electoral body. 

YOURSAY | ‘If they didn't look guilty before, they sure do now.’

EC chief says decision made before news broke on the special tribunal to investigate the commissioners.

EXCLUSIVE | The Attorney-General's Chambers has formed a high-powered team to realise this.

The five-member bench rules that the Court of Appeal does have jurisdiction to hear Amino Agus' appeal.

Current regulations unclear, says EC chairperson.

PD POLLS | If they are not satisfied, go to the court, says its chief.

UPDATED 12.10PM | PD POLLS | Elections Offences Act prohibits vote-seeking on polling day and the display of party logos within 50m of any polling station.

PD POLLS | Azhar Azizan says it is up to the court to make its own ruling on the matter.

PD POLLS | Certain flexibilities should be extended to regulations which are 'too constricting', he says.