Indelible ink will be used during the Kuala Besut by-election although several weaknesses were identified regarding its usage in the 13th general election, said Election Commission (EC) chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof.

azlan He said the use of indelible ink has become part of the country's election regulations and should be continued or else it could nullify an election or make it invalid.

However, improvements will be made in its use, Abdul Aziz told reporters at a dinner function in Alor Setar last night celebrating EC personnel in Kedah who were on duty during the last general election.

"We will get a better ink. This is our first time using indelible ink so there are bound to be weaknesses - some said it was easily washed off, slow to dry, and stained ballot papers," he added.

When asked on the colour of ink to be used during the Kuala Besut by-election, Abdul Aziz said it cannot be announced for fear of sabotage.

- Bernama