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Survey: 80.3pct of youths think EC isn't fair and independent

Survey: 80.3pct of youths think EC isn't fair and independent

GE14 | This is according to a recent peninsular survey conducted by the Centre For Public Policy Studies.

EC chief earns five stars in Bersih's GE Hall of Shame

EC chief earns five stars in Bersih's GE Hall of Shame

GE14: Najib gets an entry in its top 10 election offences for dishing RM30m in incentives.

EC: Why fuss over Dr M's photo removal when Harapan uses PKR logo?

EC: Why fuss over Dr M's photo removal when Harapan uses PKR logo?

GE14 | EC chairperson says posters featuring the Chinese president were also taken down but the matter was not highlighted.

The Election Commission - a betrayal of trust

The Election Commission - a betrayal of trust

COMMENT | We shouldn’t be surprised if the worst is yet to come.

EC hasn't heard of the digital age, claims DAP leader

EC hasn't heard of the digital age, claims DAP leader

GE14 | M Kulasegaran says the nomination process is still in analogue rather than digital age.

No such thing as dress code for voters – EC denies viral message

No such thing as dress code for voters – EC denies viral message

UPDATED 7.22PM | GE14 | EC chairperson says message circulating on social media is false and tells the public to be cautious of such claims.

Rectify it by Wed or we shall meet in court, Streram tells EC

Rectify it by Wed or we shall meet in court, Streram tells EC

UPDATED 7.10PM | The Rantau candidate issues a letter of demand to EC over the nomination day fiasco.

Unable to enter nomination centre, EC awaits police probe

Unable to enter nomination centre, EC awaits police probe

EC chief says it is inappropriate for him to make any statement now.

No bias in removing Chin Tong’s ‘Rosmah billboard’, says EC official

No bias in removing Chin Tong’s ‘Rosmah billboard’, says EC official

GE14 | 'Rosmah has nothing to do with the polls,' official says on billboard featuring caretaker PM's wife.

Remove unreasonable restrictions on election candidates

Remove unreasonable restrictions on election candidates

COMMENT | They fuel public perception that the EC and police are not independent institutions.

Don’t mail postal votes at the last minute, reminds EC chief

Don’t mail postal votes at the last minute, reminds EC chief

GE14 | Postal votes must reach returning officers by 5pm on polling day, says Mohd Hashim Abdullah.

EC chief: Those unhappy with nomination decisions are free to appeal

EC chief: Those unhappy with nomination decisions are free to appeal

UPDATED 5.12PM | Mohd Hashim suggests legal redress, in response to questions about PKR veep Tian Chua's disqualification. 

Several Harapan candidates fall even before starting GE14 battle

Several Harapan candidates fall even before starting GE14 battle

UPDATED 3.12PM | GE14 | Court fines, bankruptcy, and missing documents are among the reasons.

Yoursay: Barring of Suhakam by EC the final straw

Yoursay: Barring of Suhakam by EC the final straw

YOURSAY | ‘How is it that even a gov’t-appointed body cannot be observers?’

Yoursay: EC is tying hands and legs of BN’s opponents

Yoursay: EC is tying hands and legs of BN’s opponents

YOURSAY | ‘Its new rules are unfair, unnecessary and confusing.’

Stealing GE14

Stealing GE14

COMMENT | To overcome the odds, there is only one avenue left: we must vote, and vote in droves and overwhelmingly.

Bersih calls for vigilance in observing early and postal voting process

Bersih calls for vigilance in observing early and postal voting process

GE14 | The electoral watchdog also wants the Election Commission to reveal the total number of registered postal voters. 

Nazir Razak to EC: I hope you have good reason for rejecting Suhakam

Nazir Razak to EC: I hope you have good reason for rejecting Suhakam

GE14 | All effort must be made to ensure the rakyat's confidence in the ballot process, he says.

DAP lawmaker: EC's attitude towards Suhakam reeks of 'arrogance of power'

DAP lawmaker: EC's attitude towards Suhakam reeks of 'arrogance of power'

GE14 | Rejection of observer status to Suhakam flies in the face of reason, says M Kulasegaran.

EC denies claims dead man’s name reinstated in electoral roll

EC denies claims dead man’s name reinstated in electoral roll

Commission says the deceased's name remained in the system even after his demise in 2003 and promises to delete it. 

EC slammed for rejecting Suhakam as election observer

EC slammed for rejecting Suhakam as election observer

GE14 | State your reasons or are you not interested in free, fair elections, the EC is told

'Don't question EC's credibility, they don't write election laws'

'Don't question EC's credibility, they don't write election laws'

GE14 | If it favoured BN, Zahid says, K'tan, S'gor and Penang wouldn't be in opposition hands.

EC rejects Suhakam's request to observe GE14

EC rejects Suhakam's request to observe GE14

GE14 | The reason given for the rejection is that there will be international observers during the election. 

Report: Bersatu candidates can use Dr M's image

Report: Bersatu candidates can use Dr M's image

GE14 | Sin Chew Daily reports EC's clarification on new rules regarding campaign material.