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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2012/08/08
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): d. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2013/03/21
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: h. Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable – no opinion polls
Source: Elections Act 1958 with the subsequent amendments: http://www.agc.gov.my/Akta/Vol.%201/Act%2019%20-%20Elections%20Act%201958.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/03/21
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: A parliamentary candidate can spend RM200,000 on campaigning. However, the law does not contain any specific provision with regard to paid advertising expenses.
Source: Elections Act 1958 with the subsequent amendments: http://www.agc.gov.my/Akta/Vol.%201/Act%2019%20-%20Elections%20Act%201958.pdf (2013); The Star Online Website: http://elections.thestar.com.my/ge_faq.aspx#2 (2013)
Verified: 2013/03/21
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