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MPs slams EC official for giving Cambodian polls the thumbs up

MPs slams EC official for giving Cambodian polls the thumbs up

MPs Wong Chen and Charles Santiago said they were embarrassed by Md Yusop's assessment.

EC: Constitutional amendments needed to lower voting age

EC: Constitutional amendments needed to lower voting age

Voting age can only be lowered once the law is amended and it will 'take a long time', says EC.

21-day campaign period for Sept 8 Balakong by-election

21-day campaign period for Sept 8 Balakong by-election

UPDATED 1.31PM | This will be one of the longest campaign periods set for an election by the EC.

EC receives official notice on vacancy for Balakong seat

EC receives official notice on vacancy for Balakong seat

The commission will meet next Monday morning to discuss dates for the Balakong by-election. 

'Najib sat on Sabah redelineation report, Harapan to consider tabling'

'Najib sat on Sabah redelineation report, Harapan to consider tabling'

PARLIAMENT | Minister Liew Vui Keong says this in response to query on govt's stance on Sabah report. 

High Court to hear Marzuki's by-election result petition

High Court to hear Marzuki's by-election result petition

Penang Bersatu chief lost Tasek Gelugor seat to BN incumbent by wafer-thin majority of 81 votes.

Bersih post-GE report: Appointment of EC commissioners problematic

Bersih post-GE report: Appointment of EC commissioners problematic

UPDATED 3.11PM | This is part of a post-GE14 recommendations list published by Bersih, Suaram and Pusat Komas.

EC allows Bersih 38 observers in Sg Kandis by-election

EC allows Bersih 38 observers in Sg Kandis by-election

Yap Swee Seng says Bersih asked for 109 observers but EC suggested two observers at each polling station.

How the rigging of electoral boundaries was defeated in GE14

How the rigging of electoral boundaries was defeated in GE14

COMMENT | Tindak M'sia analysis shows that a dramatic change in political preferences softened impact of gerrymandering. 

Ex-Negeri MB's bid to strike out Streram's suit fixed on Aug 8

Ex-Negeri MB's bid to strike out Streram's suit fixed on Aug 8

Streram's lawyer says an affidavit-in-reply has been filed on the striking out application.

Report: Prime Minister's Dept to undergo major reshuffle

Report: Prime Minister's Dept to undergo major reshuffle

Suhakam, EC and MACC now reporting to Parliament, and prosecutorial powers taken away from AGC.

Anwar withdraws suit against EC

Anwar withdraws suit against EC

According to his lawyer, this follows the Harapan leader being granted a pardon by the king.

The attorney-general is right not to represent the Election Commission

The attorney-general is right not to represent the Election Commission

LETTER | It will be a severe conflict of interest for the AGC to act for the EC in petitions filed by Harapan candidates.

EC must hire their own lawyers for election petitions, says AG

EC must hire their own lawyers for election petitions, says AG

UPDATE 7.40PM | This is to avoid the potential for conflict of interest, says attorney-general Tommy Thomas. 

Ambiga not keen on being new EC chief

Ambiga not keen on being new EC chief

UPDATED 6.25PM | Bersih says their former leaders - which includes Ambiga - would be good candidates.

Bersih moots 'ex-Bersih chair', judges for new EC chief

Bersih moots 'ex-Bersih chair', judges for new EC chief

New EC chief must show integrity, be non-partisan and possess the necessary expertise on electoral matters, says Bersih. 

Yoursay: Thank goodness, EC chief’s best still not good enough

Yoursay: Thank goodness, EC chief’s best still not good enough

YOURSAY | There was nothing fair and transparent about the EC handling of GE14.

Consider nomination from civil society, public for EC chief post - Bersih

Consider nomination from civil society, public for EC chief post - Bersih

The electoral watchdog urges the Harapan gov't to show its commitment for electoral reform by doing so.

Bersih wants six more heads in EC to roll, RCI on GE14

Bersih wants six more heads in EC to roll, RCI on GE14

The watchdog wants an RCI to look into electoral fraud and offences during the last general election.

Bersatu files seven election petitions

Bersatu files seven election petitions

The dispute involves four parliamentary seats and three state seats, nationwide. 

EC chairperson to leave commission on July 1

EC chairperson to leave commission on July 1

The shortening of Mohd Hashim's service tenure was approved by the Agong, says the commission.

114,128 new voters registered in first quarter of 2018

114,128 new voters registered in first quarter of 2018

New voters are advised to check their names in electoral roll bill, says EC.

Suspend EC chief to kickstart institutional reforms, says Bersih

Suspend EC chief to kickstart institutional reforms, says Bersih

Mohd Hashim and six other commissioners have to this day unashamedly held on to their positions, it adds.

Yes, Harapan won but EC must not be excused

Yes, Harapan won but EC must not be excused

LETTER | Malaysians need to ensure that those who did not do their job well must be held accountable.