ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: Comelec techie asks Congress: Probe 2010 polls, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).

This article discusses the joint congressional oversight committee (JCOC) on election automation to find the best voting technology for the 2013 midterm elections.

Malaysia: No Plans To Register Voters Automatically, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the possibility for the automatic voter registration for voters reaching the age 21 in Malaysia.

Indonesia: Activists, politicians form women’s caucus, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses the formation of a Bali women’s political caucus by female rights activists, scholars, students and politicians.

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South Sudan: Carter Center praises progress on legal framework, urges informed debate on electoral bill, Carter Center (2012)

This press release from Carter Center says following a series of public hearings, South Sudan's National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is in the final review stages of a national elections bill to establish the framework for political competition in future elections in South Sudan. Taking into account that passage of an elections bill is needed to move forward with by-elections for vacant legislative seats at the state and national level, The Carter Center encourages all stakeholders to continue to contribute to a thorough debate on the draft bill. The Center offers these suggestions in the spirit of supporting parliament to craft a robust and credible electoral law that helps ensure South Sudan meets international standards and best practices for democratic elections.

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Indonesia: House selects KPU, Bawaslu members ahead of 2014 polls, The Jakarta Post (2012).

This article discusses the selection of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) members by the House Commission II. Seven people for the General Elections Commission (KPU) and five for the Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) are selected through voting by 53 House commission members.

Philippine posts closure seen to affect overseas absentee voting list up, Sun Star (2012).

This article discusses the closure of 10 Philippines’ consulates and embassies by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and its effect on the on the ongoing overseas absentee voting registration for the 2013 midterm elections.

Myanmar invites international election observers, Bangkok Post (2012).

This article discusses the invitation to observe by-Elections to the United States, the European Union and the United Nations. Election observers are also being sent by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

Authorities postpone voting in three of Myanmar's constituencies, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses the postponement of voting in 3 of 48 constituencies in the April 1 by-election due to security concerns.

Burma: Community Groups Form Election Monitoring Network, The Irrawaddy (2012).

This article discusses the formation of a monitoring network for the April 1 by-elections by 3 Burmese civil society groups.

Myanmar president calls for cooperation to make by-elections free, fair, Xinhua (2012).

This article discusses the public speech by Myanmar’s President which called out to the government, political parties, media and voters to cooperate for a free and fair by- elections.

Guyana anticipates general elections by November, AP via Jamaica Observer (2011)

Guyana is gearing up to hold presidential and parliamentary elections by November, 2011.

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South Africa: Suspend Tlakula - IEC commissioners, News24 (2013)

In this article, some commissioners want the IEC chairperson suspended. This comes after the damning report by the public protector.

Indonesia: President Yudhoyono inaugurates ASEAN Election Commission Forum, Antara (2011).

This article reports the inauguration of the ASEAN Election Commission Forum which held in Jakarta on October 3 - 5, 2011. The forum aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences among Electoral Management Bodies in the Southeast Asia region.

Malaysia: Panel Endorses PSC On Electoral Reforms Membership, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the endorsement of nine members of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Electoral Reforms. The PSC will have a six month mandate to study the country's electoral process and submit recommendations for improvement.

Singapore: Elections Dept releases PE candidate expense details, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports the expense details of the 2011 Singapore Presidential Election candidates as released by the Elections Department.

Singapore: General Election was not an Internet election, says IPS survey, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses a survey by Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) which polled 2,000 Singaporeans to find out how much the Internet influenced views and votes. The result of the poll was that 30 per cent of the respondents relied on social networking site Facebook and blogs for information on the elections and 70 per cent relied on mainstream media - newspapers, television and radio.