EC Amending Rules to Allow Postal Voting for all Malaysians abroad
Malaysians working and studying abroad may be able to vote in the coming general election if the Election Commission has its way.
However, certain amendments have to be made to the election laws before registered overseas voters can cast their votes by post.
Ec Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof hoped that the system could be implemented before the next general election.
Tan Sri Abdul Aziz also said the EC was studying the legal aspects of using the biometric system and indelible ink, especially if the two methods were to be made compulsory for voters.
However, certain amendments have to be made to the election laws before registered overseas voters can cast their votes by post.
Ec Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof hoped that the system could be implemented before the next general election.
Tan Sri Abdul Aziz also said the EC was studying the legal aspects of using the biometric system and indelible ink, especially if the two methods were to be made compulsory for voters.
If so, the existing law needs to be amended in parliament, he said at a briefing and question-and-answer session with the media organised by Bernama's Centre of Excellence today.
Abdul Aziz said the EC did not dismiss the possibility that the two methods would be used in the 13th general election as the EC had consultants and a panel of advisers to ensure transparency of the voting process if the amendments to the election law were passed by parliament on time.http://www.ntv7.com.my/7edition/local-
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