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Malaysia's Islamists reshape image to win allies, Reuters (2007).

This article deals with Malaysia's Islamist party which is reshaping its image ahead of widely expected early elections.

Malaysia police break up protest, BBC (2007).

This article deals with thousands of protesters who were marching in Kuala Lumpur to demand electoral reform.

Malaysian opposition slams government over protest clampdown, AFP (2007).

This article deals with Malaysia's opposition and human rights groups’ critic on authorities for attempting to suppress the political rally.

Malaysia's electoral chief says national polls will be held soon, AP (2007).

This article deals with Malaysia's electoral chief statement of the soon will be held national polls and rejection to opposition demands for reforms to ensure transparency.

Malaysia set for general election on March 8, Reuters (2008).

This article deals with Malaysia’s general election to be held on March 8 2008.

Malaysia: Elections reveal changing face of Malaysian politics, The Australian (2008).

This article describes the result of the Malaysian National and State election that change the Malaysian politics.

Malaysia: A new democratic era in Malaysia, Asia Times Online (2008).

This article deals with Malaysia general elections result.

Malaysia: Two-party system takes shape in Malaysia, Asia Times Online (2008).

This article deals with Malaysia's opposition which forged a formal coalition.

Malaysia: Democracy by force in Malaysia, Asia Times Online (2009)

This article deals with the situation after seats vacant in the assembly and the Election Commission refusal to endorse the holding of by-elections to fill the seats.

Malaysia: MCA Still Pushing For Direct Presidential Election, Bernama (2009).

This article deals with the agenda proposed by MCA for a direct presidential election for the party.

Malaysia: EC Tracing 476,000 Eligible Voters In Sarawak, Bernama (2009).

This article deals with Election Commission (EC) tracing 476,668 people as only 930,888 of the 1.4 million eligible voters in the state have registered.

Malaysia: MIC To Conduct Voter Verification And Registration Exercise, Bernama (2009).

This article deals with MIC which has ordered a fresh voter verification and registration exercise to be carried out in all branches nationwide in preparation for the upcoming general election.

Malaysia: EC Gets Stay Of Ruling Declaring Kota Siputeh Seat Vacant, Bernama (2009).

This article deals with Election Commission (EC) who obtained an interim stay order from the Court of Appeal on the High Court ruling declaring the seat vacant.

Malaysia: Motion For Private Sector To Assist In Registering New Voters Passed, Bernama (2009).

This article notes the approved motion for private companies to be able to register their employees as new voters.

Malaysia: CGG Wants PR To Implement The Local Council Elections, Bernama (2009).

This article notes a coalition of civil society organizations, The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) who asked the opposition coalition, 'Pakatan Rakyat' (PR), to fulfill their commitments prior to and during the 2008 General Election, including reinstatement of local elections for municipal and local councils .

Malaysian Observer Expects Good Turnout For Uzbek Elections, Bernama (2009).

This article notes Malaysian observer who expects high voter turnout in Uzbekistan parliamentary elections, there are more than 200 observers and 36 countries invited to observe the elections.

Malaysia: 2009 Year Of By-Elections, Bernama (2009).

This article discusses eight by-elections in which two were for parliamentary and six were for state seats that were held all through the year 2009 in Malaysia.

4.39 Million Malaysians Yet To Register As Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article notes 28 per cent or 4.39 million Malaysians over the age of 21 have yet to register as voters as of end 2010.



Malaysia: 4Q 2009 Electoral Roll On Display Till Tuesday, Bernama (2010).

This article notes the supplementary electoral roll for the fourth quarter of 2009 that are on display from January 20 2010 at 999 locations across Malaysia.

Malaysia: Election Commission Studying Early Voting System, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the posibility of implementing early voting system in Malaysia as it was studied by the Election Commission.

Malaysia: EC Set To Lure 437,369 As Young Voters In Sarawak, Bernama (2010).

This article notes the identification by the Malaysia Election Commission (EC) of 437,369 people above the age of 21 in Sarawak who have yet to register as voters.



Malaysia: EC Satisfied With The Public's Response In Miri, Bernama (2010).

This article notes Malaysia Election Commission (EC)'s statement regarding voter registration in which some 510 new voters were registered and 71 applications received for changing their addresses and polling centres.

Malaysia: Myconstitution Campaign To Begin In Sibu After CNY, Bernama (2010).

This article notes the Myconstitution Campaign in Malaysia which purpose is to to promote better public knowledge and understanding of the Federal Constitution.

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Malaysia: Local Government Elections Need More Studies, Bernama (2010).

This article notes the proposal for implementing local government elections in Malaysia.

Malaysia: PM Says Unnecessary To Reintroduce Local Government Elections, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak regarding local government elections that was considered unnecessary as it would give importance to politicking in the local councils.

Malaysia: Guan Eng Ready To Meet PM Over Local Government Elections, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the proposal to hold local government elections to elect councilors for the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) and the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP).

Malaysia: EC Stand On Local Government Elections Out Next Week – Aziz, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Malaysia Elections Commission’s view on the proposal by the Penang and Selangor state governments which call for local government elections.

Malaysia: Young Voters Veering Towards Non-partisanship? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the opinion that young voters will be seen to be non-partisan in the next Malaysia general election.

Malaysia: Government Has No Plans To Adopt Automatic Voters' Registration System – Nazri, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of an automatic voters' registration system in Malaysia as proposed by the Election Commission.

Malaysia: EC Rejects Local Council Election In Penang, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Election Commission (EC) of Malaysia who rejected the proposal from Penang state government to conduct local council elections.

Malaysia: Do We Need Local Council Elections? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement for clarification by Malaysia Election Commission's (EC) that it cannot hold local council election as proposed by the Penang and Selangor state government.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor By-Election On April 25, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parliamentary By-election that will be held on April 25 in Hulu Selangor.

Malaysia: Home Minister's Reminder Over Hulu Selangor By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement from Home Minister who reminded supporters of political parties to exercise maturity for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election campaign.

Malaysia: Varsity Students Advised Against Participating In Political Campaigns, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the advice for students of public institutions of higher learning to not be involved in activities during Hulu Selangor Parliamentary by-election campaign.

Malaysia: Khalid: Not Wise For Independent Candidates To Contest In Hulu Selangor By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the statement by Selangor Menteri Besar that it would not be wise for independent candidates to contest in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

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Malaysia: EC Expects To Receive Notice Of Vacancy For Sibu Monday, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Election Commission (EC) who are to announce the dates for nomination and by-election following the vacancy of a seat in Sibu parliament.

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Malaysia: 1,000 Police Personnel To Be Deployed For Hulu Selangor Poll, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Selangor police preparation for the by-election for the Hulu Selangor Parliamentary seat on April 25, 2010.

Malaysia: Another Independent Candidate To Contest In Hulu Selangor, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the participation of independent candidates in the by-election for the Hulu Selangor Parliamentary seat on April 25, 2010.

Malaysian political parties gear up for Hulu Selangor by-election, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the participation of political parties in the by-election for the Hulu Selangor Parliamentary seat on April 25, 2010.

Malaysia: Media Centre Opens For Hulu Selangor By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the establishment of a media centre to help media members cover the Hulu Selangor by-election.

Malaysia: May 16 For Polling In Sibu By-Election, Nomination On May 8, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the nomination for Sibu parliamentary by-election on May 8 and polling on May 16, 2010.

Malaysia: Students Told To Steer Clear Of By-election Campaign, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the urged for students to steer clear of the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election campaign.

Malaysia: More Than 30 Nomination Forms For Hulu Selangor Sold, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the report from the election commission that 37 nomination forms for the by-election for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary constituency have been sold.

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Malaysia: Ceramah Permits Can Be Applied After Nomination Tomorrow – Police, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the permit for contesting parties in the Hulu Selangor by-election to apply for ceramah (political rally) and the preparation of the police to ensure security.

Malaysia: EC Reminder On Party Supporters On Nomination Day, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Election Commission (EC) reminded political parties not to bring large number supporters to the nomination centre on nomination day for the by-election for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary seat.

Malaysia: Nomination Process For Hulu Selangor By-Election Starts, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses nomination process for the Hulu Selangor by-election which conducted at 9am to 10am in Kuala Kubu Baharu.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor By-Election Factbox, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the facts and figures of the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor:Police Deny Preventing Woman From Filing Nomination Papers, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the allegation to the police by a woman that they had prevented the woman to file nomination papers to be an independent candidate for the Hulu Selangor by-election.

Malaysia: Polling Centre Change In Hulu Selangor To Avoid Congestion – EC, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the change of polling centre for 13,000 voters in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

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Malaysia: Hulu Selangor: Campaign At Snail's Pace But May Pick Up Speed In A Day Or Two, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the campaign for Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: -Out Battle For Chinese Vote, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the campaign by parties and candidates for Chinese votes in the Hulu Selangor by-election.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor Voters Can Check Status At Call Centres Or Via SMS, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the information for checking voters’ status for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: By- Election Result To Be Known By 11pm, Says EC, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the expectation of election result announcement for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Police, Soldiers Begin Postal Voting In Hulu Selangor By-Election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses postal voting in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election for military and police personnel.

Malaysia: Mosques Still Being Used For Political Ceramah? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the use of mosque as campaigning tools by political parties in Hulu Selangor by elections.

Malaysia: Candidates Go All Out At Last Lap Of Race, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the campaign conducted by candidates for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary election just 24 hours before polling day.

Malaysia: Police Assure Voters' Safety On Polling Day, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the preparation of the police to ensure safety of voters in Hulu Selangor by-election.

Malaysia: No Transfer Of Voters In Hulu Selangor, Says EC Deputy Chairman, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the allegation of votes transfer and the change of polling centre in Hulu Selangor by election.

Malaysia: EC Expects 80 Per Cent Turnout In Hulu Selangor By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the voter turnout expectation by the Election Commission (EC) of the 63,701 eligible voters in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor: Employers Urged To Give Staff Time Off To Vote, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the request by Human Resource Minister for employers to give their staff time off to vote in for the Hulu Selangor by-election.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor: Situation At All Polling Centres Under Control – Police, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the police report on the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election as policemen stationed at all polling stations to ensure election process.

Malaysia: Voting In The Hulu Selangor By-Election Starts, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the process of voting in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election as polling centres opened at 8am.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor: EC Should Issue Guideline On Areas Suitable For Party Workers On Polling Day, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the request of guideline on areas suitable for party workers on polling day as the Election Commission had barred political parties from putting up 'pondok panas' (hot kiosks) to canvass for votes.

Malaysia: Hulu Selangor: Over 75 Per Cent Turnout In Hulu Selangor By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the voter turnout in Hulu Selangor by-election as total of 48,935 voters or 75.87 per cent of the electorate cast their votes.

Malaysia: The Full Result Of The Hulu Selangor Parliamentary By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article provides the full election result of the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election 2010.

Malaysia: EC To Display 2009 Fourth Quarter Supplementary Electoral Roll, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the supplementary electoral roll for the fourth quarter of 2009 that will be display by the Election Commission until May 1, 2010 at 998 places nationwide.

Malaysia's ruling coalition wins by-election, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the election result of Barisan Nasional who won the Hulu Selangor by-elections

Malaysia: Sarawak Bn To Name Candidate For Sibu Polls Tomorrow, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parties and candidates for the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: DAP Expects Tougher Fight In Sibu By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parties and candidates in the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Sibu By-Election: For Robert Lau Junior, Course Is Clear Following Agonising Week, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parties and candidates in the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: BN Names Robert Lau Hui Yew As Candidate For Sibu By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the candidate from Barisan Nasional's (BN) for the Sibu parliamentary seat in the by-election.

Malaysia: Sarawak DAP Chairman Wong Ho Leng Picked By Opposition To Contest Sibu Seat, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the candidate from DAP to contest in the Sibu by-election.

Malaysia: SUPP United In Facing Sibu By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) for the Sibu parliamentary by-election on May 16, 2010.

Malaysia: The dividing race for voters, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the divide of votes between the Chinese and the Malay in Hulu Selanngor by election.

Malaysia: May 27 For Case Management Of Sivakumar's Challenge Of Ec Decision, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the application of former Perak state assembly speaker and six others for judicial review of the Election Commission's (EC) decision not to hold by-elections for three state seats in Perak.

Malaysia: DAP Launches Sibu By-election Fund, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses DAP fund-raising campaign for the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Police To Send Reinforcements To Sibu Tomorrow For By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the total of 2,000 police personnel that will be deployed for the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

M'sia's ruling coalition scores but mostly with Malays, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the Hulu Selangor by-election result in regards with Malaysian politics.

Malaysia: Sibu By-Election Likely To Be A Three-cornered Fight, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parties and candidates to contest the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: No Need For MAFREL Or Other NGOs To Monitor Sibu By-election: EC, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses MAFREL (Malaysia for Free Election) or similar non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to be independent observers for the coming Sibu by-election.

Malaysia: Sarawak BN Women Leaders To Work Hard To Retain Sibu Seat, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) women leaders who are to convince voters to vote for the coalition in Sibu, May 16 by-election.

Malaysia: Sibu By-Election: Barometer For State Election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the parties and candidates to Sibu parliamentary by-election on May 16, the constituency has 54,695 voters.

Malaysia: NGO Wants To Register 2 Million Voters By End Of 2010, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses an NGO who aims to register two million new voters by the end of 2010 in hope that those who register during their campaign would have a choice at elections.

Malaysia: Information Ministry Sets Up Media Centre For Sibu By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Malaysia Ministry of Information Communication and Culture which set up media centre to assist journalists covering Sibu by-election.

Malaysia: Police To Monitor Outsiders Out To Disrupt Peace During Sibu By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article discussesthe monitoring of the certain outsiders who will disrupt peace on Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: 209 Voters In Sibu Parliamentary Constituency Are Centenarians? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Election Commission (EC)’s investigation of 209 voters who are more than 100 years old in the Sibu parliamentary constituency.

Malaysia: EC Asks Candidates To Hand In Nomination Forms Promptly, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Election Commission (EC) who asked candidates to hand in their nomination papers for the Sibu by-election promptly.

Malaysia: Sibu By-Election To See One More Independent Contesting? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the independent candidate contesting for the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Sibu By-Election: Romancing The Iban Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the Sibu by-election campaign and voters.

Malaysia: 13,000 People In Kelantan Register As Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses more than 13,000 people in Kelantan who have registered as voters in the first three months of 2010, in which 60 percent comprised the young aged 21-35 years.

Malaysia: Orang Asli expected to play major role in Sibu by-election, Channel News Asia (2010).

This artice discusses the role of the native voters in the Sibu by-election votes.

Malaysia: Police Warn Political Parties Not To Touch On Religious Issues, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the warning for political parties participating in the Sibu by-election from raising religious issues when campaigning.

Malaysia: Postal Voting Process Goes Smoothly At Police Headquarter, Army Camps, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the postal voting process for the Sibu by-election at Sibu's divisional police headquarters and army camps from 9am to 5pm.

Malaysia: Come Early, Fatimah Tells Women Voters, bernama (2010).

This article discusses the call for women voters to cast their votes in Sibu by elections.

Malaysia: Voting In Sibu By-Election Start, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the polling day for the Sibu parliamentary by-election that started at 8am.

Malaysia: Sibu: Voting Ends, Counting Underway, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the process of polling in and vote counting in the Sibu by-election.

Malaysia: 59.9 Per Cent Voter Turnout In Sibu By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article provides the voter turnout statistics for the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: The Full Result Of The Sibu Parliamentary By-election, Bernama (2010).

This article provides the official result of the Sibu parliamentary by-election on May 16, 2010 won by Wong Ho Leng by (DAP).

Malaysian opposition wins "historic" by-election, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the Democratic Action Party (DAP) who wins parliamentary seat in Sibu by-election win.

Malaysia: EC Denies Delaying Announcement Of Poll Result, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses allegation to Election Commission (EC) reagarding the delay of Sibu by-election result anouncement.

Malaysia: Opposition Will Tread Cautiously In Next Sarawak State Election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the preparation of DAP for the Sarawak state election.

Malaysia: MACC Receives Complaints On Money Politics In Sibu And Hulu Selangor By-elections, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the complaints on money politics occurred in Sibu and Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-elections as received by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Malaysia: Zaid Petitions To Nullify Hulu Selangor Election Result, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the filing of election petition to declare the result of the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election null and void.

Malaysia Seizes Newspaper for Breaking Rules, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses media in Malaysia that owned by political parties and a publication seized by authorities for not having publication permit.

Malaysia: EC May Introduce Early Voting System To Replace Postal Voting, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the possibility to use early voting system to replace postal voting in the next general election and also the possibility of using early voting system at Sarawak state election.

Malaysia: Women's Participation In PKR Raised By A Delegate, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the practice of minimum 30 per cent participation by women in the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and the 30 per cent women's quota in the local authorities and State Executive Council.

Malaysia: Permatang Pauh Voter-base Increased By 2,817 After 2008 GE – EC, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the announcement by Penang branch Election Commission's (EC) regarding 61,266 registered voters in the Permatang Pauh constituency as of March 2010.

Malaysia: Make Voter Registration Compulsory - PAS Youth, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the call out to Malaysian government to make voter registration compulsory.

Malaysia: Up To Government To Call Early General Election, Says Dr M, Bernama (20100).

This article discusses the possibility on conducting general election ahead of its scheduled year in 2013.

Malaysia: General Election Is Going To Be A Surprise, Says Najib, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses opinion survey surrounding upcoming general election, which date has not been set.

Malaysia: MIC To Set Up Divisional Action Committees To Aid Next General Election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses MIC’s set up for action committees which functions are to register new voters and conduct house-to-house visits as preparations for General Elections.

Malaysia: Not Necessary To Hold Early General Election, Says Shafie Apdal, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the discourse of early general elections to be held in Malaysia.

Malaysia: Sarawak 10th State Election: Getting Too Crowded For Comfort? Bernama (2010).

This article discusses parties and candidates contesting in the Sarawak 10th State Election.

Malaysia: Political Parties Race To Register New And Young Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses political parties which are to register eligible voters for 2013 general elections.

Malaysia: EC Cannot Change Voter Address Arbitrarily – Nazri, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Electoral Commission’s authority in the voter registration process.

Malaysia: Local Government Takes Disciplinary Actions Against 48 For Election Campaign Activities, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses diciplinary actions on 48 public servants for June 2 local elections illegal campaign activities.

Malaysia: Mixed Reaction To Voter Registration Among Youths, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the participation of youth in voter registration for General Eections.

Malaysian opposition paper defies gov't suspension, The Jakara Post (2010).

This article discusses the suspension of publication license of "Suara Keadilan", newspaper owned by Malaysian opposition political party, People's Justice Party.

Malaysia: Court To Hear Hulu Selangor Election Petition On Tuesday, Bernama (20201).

This article discusses election petition on Hulu Selangor by-election result in the High Court.

Malaysia: Selangor Mulls Elections For Village Headmen, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the proposal to hold elections for "ketua kampung" (village headmen) in Selangor Government.

Malaysia: EC Receives 165,624 New-Voter Registration, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses statement from election Commission (EC) on 165,624 new voter registrations in April to June, 2010.

Malaysia: Opposition forms alliance to face Sarawak election, The Brunei Times (2010).

This article discusses formation of opposition parties in Sarawak to prepare state election to be held before July 2011.

Malaysia: Tackling Non-Partisan 'Young And Restless' Generation, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses estimated seven million young voters that will be eligible to vote in Malaysia 13th General Election.

Malaysia: Only EC Can Decide On Separate Elections – Muhyiddin, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the possibility to held Malaysia's General Elections simultaneously or separately.

Malaysia: EC to pay RM1 for every new voter, The Star (2010).

This article discusses payment by Malaysia Election Commission for new voters registered by political parties, non-governmental organizations and community leaders.

Malaysia: Election Commission not keen to register new voters via Internet, The Star (2010).

This article discusses the statement by election commission deputy chairman regarding the use of online voter registration.

Malaysia: EC Allocates RM30 Million To Conduct Upcoming Sarawak Election, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the voter registration process and budget to conduct the 10th Sarawak state election according to the Electoral Commission.

No politics for M'sian students, The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses the prohibitions for students to be involved actively in political parties in Malaysia.

Malaysia: Sarawak Political Parties Ready To Help EC Register New Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses efforts by political parties and Election Commission to ongoing registration of new voters.

Malaysia: EC To Get MYC Help To Register Youths As Electors, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Elections Commission’s appointment of the Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) to support EC to register youths.

Malaysia: More Than 27,000 New Indian Voters Registered, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses voter registration by MIC Party of 27,017 new Indian voters as conducted by assistant registrars from MIC appointed by Malaysia Election Commission.

Malaysia: Political Parties Rushing To Register New Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the report by Election Commission regarding voter registration by political parties for the first six months of 2010.

Malaysia: EC: By-Election For Galas, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses by-election that will be held for seat in the Galas state.

Malaysia: Kelantan Police Ready To Ensure Smooth By-election In Galas, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Kelantan Police preparation for security in Galas by-election.

Malaysia: Students Not Completely Barred From Politics - Mohamed Khaled, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses forms of participation for Students of higher learning institutions in politics as stated by Malaysian Higher Education Minister.

Malaysia: Galas by-election on Nov 4, The Star (2010).

This article discusses announcement by Malaysia Election Commission for Galas by-election date on November 4 and October 26 for nomination day.

Malaysia: Batu Sapi By-election On Nov 4, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses schedule for Batu Sapi parliamentary seat election on November 4 as announced by the Election Commission.

Malaysia: Batu Sapi: Nomination Forms On Sale From Today, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses nomination for candidates for the Batu Sapi parliamentary by-election.

Malaysia: Ministry Opens Media Centre In Galas, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the opening of media center for Galas by-election by the Ministry of Information Communication and Culture.

Malaysia: Kelantan Declares Galas Polling Day A Public Holiday, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses announcement of public holiday for the November 4 polling day for the Galas by-election.

Malaysia: Batu Sapi Facts And Figures, Bernama (2010).

This article provides information on constituency, voters, candidates and voting operations in Batu Sapi by elections.

Malaysia: Galas Facts And Figures, Bernama (2010).

This article provides information on constituency, voters, candidates and voting operations in Galas by elections.

Malaysia: Three In Batu Sapi, Two In Galas Submit Nomination Papers, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses candidate nomination process in Batu Sapi and Galas by elections.

Campaigning kicks off in Malaysia electoral races, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the start of official campaign for two by elections in Batu Sapi and Galas, Malaysia.

Malaysia: 246,962 Register As Voters, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses total of 246,962 voters that have registered from July-September 2010 as announced by Election Commission.

Malaysia: Voters In Galas And Batu Sapi By-Elections Can Check Info Via EC Website, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses facilities for voters to check out information on Galas and Batu Sapi by elections as provided by the Election Commission in their website.

Malaysia: Smooth Postal Voting In Galas, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the galas by election postal voting process with 177 ballots were cast.

Malaysia: 1,014 Postal Voters In Batu Sapi Cast Votes Today, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Batu Sapi by election postal voting process with voters from members of General Operations Force, Royal Malaysia Police and Election Commission workers.

Malaysia: Polling For Galas, Batu Sapi By-Elections Closes, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the voting operations in Galas and Batu Sapi by elections.

General, state election may be held at same time in Malaysia, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses possibility to conduct general elections and Sarawak state elections simultaneously.

Malaysia: Redelineation Of Electoral Boundaries Based On Number Of Voters In Area – Najib, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the determination for electoral boundaries by the Election Commission which is based on number of voters.

Malaysia: Sabah EC Obtains MS-ISO 9001:2008 Certification, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses Election Commission (EC) office in Sabah, Malaysia to receive MS-ISO 9001:2008 certification.

M'sian snap polls early next year? Today Online (2010).

This article discusses speculation on possibility of early general election in Malaysia following the postponement of the Umno party polls.

Malaysia: Gerakan Youth Wants Voting Age Lowered To 18 Years, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the call out to the Malaysian government to lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years.

Malaysia: Students challenge political law, Today Online (2010).

This article discusses the call out from students in National University of Malaysia for students to join political parties or take part in political campaigns or demonstrations.

Malaysia: EC To Announce Tenang By-Election Date Friday, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses announcement of nomination and polling dates for a by-election in the Tenang state constituency in Johor.

Malaysia: EC Sets Jan 30 For Tenang By-Election, Nomination On Jan 22, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses polling day of Jan 30 and nomination day on Jan 22 for Tenang by-election as announced by the Election Commission.

Malaysia: Police Prepared Should GE13, Sarawak Election Be Held Simultaneously, Bernama (2011)

This article discusses the preparation of the police on the prediction that Malaysia 13th General Elections and Sarawak state election should be held simultaneously.

Malaysia: Tenang By-Election : A Battle Of Women Candidates? Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the candidates for Tenang by-elections in January 30, which may be the first elections to have two women candidates contesting.

Malaysia: Marathon meeting sparks talks of snap poll, Today Online (2011).

This article discuses the meeting of coalition lawmakers and the Prime Minister which suggest signals for snap elections.

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Malaysia: EC Advises Against Campaigning In Tenang Before Nomination, Benama (2011).

This article discusses the statement from the Election commission for political parties to not start their campaign before nomination date on January 22.

Malaysia: Police Set Up 26 Booths For Tenang By-Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses police booths in Tenang set up by Royal Malaysian Police until by election is concluded for the public to file complaints and enquiries, and also lodge report.

Malaysia: Right To Vote Is Private And Confidential, Says Koh, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the proxy voting system proposed by the Election Commission which is included among 30 amendments in the election laws.

New party launched in Malaysia, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the launch of new party with the name “Parti Kita” lead by politician Zaid Ibrahim, which aimed to give option for the next general elections.

Malaysia: Media Centre Set Up For Tenang By-Election, Bernama (2011).

This article provides information of the media center set up by the Information Communication and Culture Ministry for the Tenang by election which operated until Jan 30, 2011.

Malaysia: Simultaneous Elections? Taib Says Will Discuss With PM, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses possibility for holding simultaneous parliamentary and state elections.

Malaysia: 30 Police Reports Pertaining To Tenang By-election Lodged Since Jan 1, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses 30 reports received prior to the the Tenang state by-election by Police since January 1 2011.

Malaysia: EC To Meet Friday Over Merlimau By-Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the determination of date for Merlimau state by-election as discussed by the election Commission (EC) I and the Melaka state legislative assembly.

Malaysia: Report Dirty Tactics In By-Election Campaign – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the monitoring of election campaign conducted by the candidates in the Tenang state by-election.

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Malaysia's ruling coalition wins Tenang state by-election, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses the voting operations and result of the Tenang state by-election

Malaysia: EC To Display Q4 2010 Supplementary Electoral Rolls From Tomorrow, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the display of electoral roll by the Election Commission from February 9-15 in 1,006 venues in Malaysia.

Malaysia: Police Ready For Sarawak Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses preparation for logistics and security to ensure the running on Sarawak elections.

Malaysia: EC To Decide Kerdau Poll Date In Kuching As It Meets Political Parties In Sarawak, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the preparation and date set up for Kerdau by-election.

Malaysia: EC Says Transparent Method Used To Move Ballot Boxes, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the method to move ballot box from the interior to the polling stations by helicopter or boat.

Malaysia: Advice To Voters Who Move House, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the advise for voters who move houses to register the home address change to the election commission to enable the voters to vote on election.

Malaysia: EC hails Sarawak poll officers, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses election workers that will be deployed to polling stations for Sarawak state election.

Malaysia: No Musical Instruments On Nomination Day – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses rules and regulations for party supporters for nomination for Kerdau and Merlimau by-election.

Malaysia: Why Election Is Probably Next Year, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the analysis of political observers of possible general election to be conducted in 2012.

Malaysia: Merlimau Postal Voters Cast Ballots Today, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses postal voting by police personnel in the Merlimau by-elections.

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Malaysia: Postal Voting In Kerdau Begins, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses postal voting conducted for the Kerdau by-election for police and election commission staff.

Malaysia: Malaysia PM won't rule out early election, The Strait Times, (2011)

This article discusses the statement of Malaysia ‘s PM to not rule out early election which is due on 2013.

Malaysia: Malaysian ruling coalition wins by-elections, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the victory of Malaysia’s ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, in two by-elections in Kerdau and Merlimau.

Malaysia: Election Commission Advises Opposition Pact To Register Coalition, Bernama (2011).

This article highlights the Election Commission’s advise for the opposition pact to register their coalition in order to use their logo in the coming general election.

Malaysia: 83 Per Cent Turnout For Kerdau By-election, Bernama (2011).

This article notes that voter turnout in Kerdau by-election reached 83%.

Malaysia: Merlimau By-Election Registers 79 Per Cent Voter Turnout, Bernama (2011).

This article notes that voter turnout in Merlimau by-election reached 79%.

Malaysia: Parliament: Election Process In Malaysia Is Fair, On Par With Other Countries, Says Nazri, Bernama (2011).

This article notes the repudiation of the claim of unfair by-elections in Kerdau and Merlimau by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia: Herbert Supports More Women Candidates In Next General Election, Bernama (2011).

The article highlights the support expressed by an official from Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) to political parties in fielding women candidates in the coming general election, as it is in line with the target of having 30 per cent women holding positions at decision-making levels in Malaysia.

Malaysia: Parliament: Commission Confident Election System Is Credible, Bernama (2011)

This article discusses the response of the Election Commission to the question of whether or not it would be possible to change the electoral and parliamentary system in Malaysia. The spokesperson of the Commission explained that the current polling system is credible and sufficient for the time being.

Malaysia: Sarawak may hold elections next month: PRS chief, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article notes the statement of the President of Parti Rakyat Sarawak that the 10th Sarawak Election will most likely be held in April 2011 after Chief Minister gave clear hints at the State Cabinet Meeting the previous day.

Malaysia: Sarawak Election Dates Announced Tomorrow, Bernama (2011)

This article notes that the nomination and polling dates for the 10th Sarawak state election will be announced on 23 March 2011.

Malaysia: Sarawak polls to be model for the rest, The Star Online (2011)

This article notes that the Election Commission of Malaysia intends to make the Sarawak State election a model for other states and the general election in Malaysia, as it was believed to be the best poll model.

Malaysia: Allegation That EC Moves Polling Centres Farther From Original Ones Not True – Liew, Bernama (2011)

This article notes the EC’s refutation against the allegation of moving the poling centers farther from the original ones fixed for voters. The EC clarified that the EC had adjusted electoral roll in the Electoral Roll Master Index which caused redelineation of electoral boundaries.

Malaysia: S'wak goes to polls on Apr 16, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article notes that the Malaysian Election Commission has set the polls for the Sarawak election on 16 April and the nomination day on 6 April 2011.

Malaysia: TI: Take steps to ensure a free, fair and honest election, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports that Transparency International Malaysia, a civil society organization, has called all parties to take steps to create conditions for a free, fair and honest by-election in Sarawak. TIM also proposed reforming the election process to make it more regulated, e.g. political campaigns should be state funded so that individuals were not obliged to secure funding for their campaigns and running of constituency offices.

Malaysia: No Compromise On Money Politics – EC, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that the Malaysian Election Commission (EC) will not compromise the practice of money politics in election. The Chairman further elaborated that although the EC does not carry the enforcement function, they work closely with the Anti Corruption Commission and the Police.

Malaysia: Sarawak Election: Media Centre Starts Operations, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that a media center has been set up by the Information Communication and Culture Ministry to facilitate news coverage of the upcoming Sarawak by-election.

Malaysia: Campaigning In Sarawak Election Among The Best So Far - Abdul Aziz, Bernama (2011)

This article notes the statement from Election Commission chairman Tan Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof on campaigning in the Sarawak state election of which he applauded and complimented as “the best so far”. The campaigning was peaceful and calm.

Malaysia: Malaysia ruling coalition maintains grip, Bangkok Post (2011)

The National Front won 55 out of 71 seats in the Sarawak State election. The win has maintained the Front’s two-thirds majority in Sarawak.

Malaysia: Najib to Decide on Malaysia National Poll After Sarawak Win, Jakarta Globe (2011)

This article reports that the Nation Front Coalition won a regional election in Sarawak state, paving the way for Prime Minister Najib Razak to decide whether to call an early national ballot. National polls do not need to be held until mid-2013.

Malaysia: Supplementary Election Rolls On Display From Thursday, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that the Malaysian Election Commission will put up for public display the supplementary electoral rolls for the 2011 first quarter from 29 April to 4 May 2011.

Malaysia: Understand Voter Registration Process First Before Complaining – EC, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that the Malaysian EC wants elected representatives to understand the voter registration process before complaining, as there are several layers to the process before a citizen is registered as valid voter. It is reported that the citizens who change addresses and newly registered citizens are not yet included in the Master Electoral Roll (DPI), which has the list of confirmed voters, as there are several procedures to be followed by the EC.

Malaysia: Preliminary study being carried out on redelineation, says EC chairman, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports that the Malaysian Election Commission is carrying out a preliminary study on the redelineation of electoral constituencies. Under Article 113 (2) of the Federal Constitution, the eight-year period after the last redelineation of electoral boundaries expired on March 21 that enabled another redelineation to be carried out. The last time a redelineation exercise was carried out was in 2003.

Malaysia: General Election Preparation Top Agenda Of BN Meeting On Friday, Bernama (2011)

This article reports on the preparation of Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional in the coming general election. The Coalition will discuss their preparation, including the proposal to conduct an election dry run, in a council meeting on 13 May 2011.

Malaysia: Barisan set for election dry run, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports members of UMNO of the Barisan Nasional Coalition Parties were undergoing training based on modules of election rules set by the Elections Commission before they would be mobilized for the general election dry run expected after July 2011. Such training was conducted in preparation for the general election.

Malaysia: EC Defends Integrity Of Voter Registration System, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that the Malaysian Election Commission has defended the integrity of its voter registration amids claims that the names of foreigners were found to be in the electoral rolls. The EC chairman refuted the allegation, claiming that only those with Malaysian ID cards were allowed to registered as voters.

Malaysia: EC prefers simultaneous state and parliamentary elections, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports on the statement of the Chairman of Malaysian Election Commission on holding simultaneous state and parliamentary elections. The EC is said to be in favor of holding them at the same time as it will save cost, time, and energy.

Malaysia: EC against publicising of unofficial election results, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports that the Malaysian Election Commission (EC) is considering three options to avoid the publicising of any unofficial results in the next general election following such incidents happening in the recent Sarawak state election. Decision on the matter would be made by the EC soon.

Malaysia: EC Asked To Monitor Areas Where Voters Outnumber Local Population, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that UMNO VP urges Election Commission to monitor state and parliamentary constituencies where registered voters outnumber the local population in order to prevent any irregularity. The VP added that UMNO has detected a questionable pattern of voter registration in areas that was likely to favor opposition.

Malaysia: M'sia EC to improve voter registration, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article reports the Malaysia’s Election Commission’s plan to improve voter registration process so that in an area there will be no delay on registration of voters that is caused by other voters facing objection.

Malaysia: Sarawak Polls Conducted Efficiently, Says EC, Bernama (2011).

This article notes the Election Commission’s statement on the efficiency and professionalism of the election body following the election in Sarawak.

Malaysia: EC Plans Using Biometric System In Coming General Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the possibility of using biometric system to enable voters verification in Malaysia general election.

Malaysian politics take to the streets, Asia Times Online (2011).

This article discusses political rallies that have been happening in Malaysia as election is expected to be conducted within a year. One of the rally is to push for electoral reforms.

Malaysian activists detained over banned rally, BBC (2011).

This article discusses detained Malaysian activist ahead the planned mass rally on July 9 organized by campaign groups and opposition parties. The rally is to call out for electoral reform as general election is to be held in 2011.

Malaysia: Govt Refutes Postal Voting Manipulation Claims, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the claims to the Malaysian government that postal voting conducted for 1999 and 2008 general elections was manipulated.

Malaysia: SNAP Election This Year Possible, Says Pairin, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the possibility to conduct early general elections in Malaysia to be held in 2011.

Malaysia: M'sia EC appeals for talks ahead of rally, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article reports the appeal from Malaysia Election Commission to the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections to cancel its demonstration and offered negotiation.

Malaysia: One Address Voter Registration System Starts Friday, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses voter registration process by Malaysia Election Commission which implement one address system for the voters.

Malaysia: EC Mulls Inviting International Observers, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the possibility of the Malaysia Election Commission to have international observers to observe the coming general elections

Malaysia: EC's Transformation For Fair And Transparent Elections, Bernama (2011).

This article reports the statement from Malaysia Election Commission deputy chairman on a forum; “Bersih Demands - What the EC Has to Say”. He stated that there are various improvements conducted to ensure elections in a transparent manner.

Malaysian Electoral Reform Activists to Move Protests, VOA (2011).

This article discusses the change of election reform movement rally location to a stadium instead on the streets to help defuse political tensions.

Malaysia: Election Commission Provides Family Voting Location Scrutiny, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the facility provided by Malaysia Election Commission website to check voting location of entire household members.

Malaysia: Postal Voting Still Relevant – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the postal voting system in the Malaysia elections.

Malaysia: Redelineation Exercise Not A Breach Of The Federal Constitution – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses redelineation of electoral boundaries conducted by Malaysia lection Commission.

Malaysia: EC Produces Booklet To Explain Issues Related To Elections, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the booklet produced by Malaysia Election Commission to clarify issue, policies and actions taken by EC in conducting an independent, transparent and fair elections.

A royal call for calm in Malaysia, Asia Times Online (2011).

This article discusses the intervention by Malaysia's constitutional monarch on conflict between Bersih and the Malaysian government prior to the planned rally scheduled to be held on July 9.

Malaysia: Party Leaders Should Encourage Members Register As Voters, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the Election Commission’s call for party leaders to help the EC to register eligible voters.

Malaysian authorities crack down on protesters, CNN (2011)

This article discusses the response from Malaysian authorities to the Bersih rally which call out for electoral reform. The authorities fired tear gas and arrested more than 1,600 people.

Malaysia gov't fights criticism after rally chaos, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article discusses Malaysia’s government fights to criticism which came from International rights groups and Malaysian opposition parties on the response to the political rally that call out for electoral reform.

Malaysian poll activists call for royal commission, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the call by Malaysian activists for a royal probe to look at the entire electoral system.

Malaysia: 585,366 Voters Registered In Terengganu Up To March 2011, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses reports from Terengganu Election Commission office on the registration of eligible voters. Up to march 2011, there are 585,366 voters registered.

Malaysian Electoral Reformers Plan Next Steps After Protest Crackdown, VOA News (2011).

This article discusses the action planned by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections which organized the Bersih rallies after the massive rally on July 9 which call out for electoral reform in Malaysia.

Malaysia: Proposal To Involve NGO Should Be Considered – Nazri, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the suggestion to have representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Election Commission (EC) in order to improve the electoral system.

Malaysia: Najib says government to allocate funds for EC's biometric system, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses government’s agreement and fund allocation for the implementation of the biometric voter verification system.

Malaysia: EC To Conduct Test Before Implementing Biometric System, Bernama (2011).

This article reports efficiency test for biometric voters' verification system that will be conducted by Malaysia Election Commission.

Malaysia: EC Registers 368,373 New Voters, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the registration of voters by the Election Commission on April to June 2011, which comprise of 290,665 new voters and 77,708 polling stations changes.

Malaysia: Electoral reforms soon, says Malaysia PM Najib, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses statement from Malaysia Prime Minister on the government commitment for electoral reforms and parliamentary democracy.

Malaysia: Government, EC To Discuss Need For Constitution Amendment To Enable Students Abroad To Vote – Najib, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses statement by Malaysia Prime Minister on the possibility to amend the Federal Constitution to allow Malaysian students abroad to vote.

Malaysia: Existing Votings Method Still Relevant, Secure – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Malaysia Election Commission (EC) regarding the current voting method use which considered to be relevant, secure and transparent.

Malaysia: Lodge A Report To EC If Suspicious Data Found In Electoral Roll - Wan Ahmad, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the call out from the Election Commission (EC) to the political parties to check the electoral roll and report suspicious data found in the electoral roll

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Malaysia: EC To Remove 12,000 Names Of Voters Aged 90 And Above, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the decision made by the Election Commission (EC) and the National Registration Department (NRD) to remove voters aged 90 and above from the electoral roll.

Malaysia: Road Map For Automatic Voter Registration Needed – Saifuddin, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the need for roadmap for automation of voters registration.

Malaysia: Over 12 Million Registered Voters Nationwide - Election Commission, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the statement by the Election Commission (EC) regarding the registration of voters from the Master Electoral Roll 2010 and Additional Second Quarter 2011 Electoral Roll.

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Malaysia: Over 12 Million Registered Voters Nationwide - Election Commission, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the statement by the Election Commission (EC) regarding the registration of voters from the Master Electoral Roll 2010 and Additional Second Quarter 2011 Electoral Roll.

Malaysia: Najib Announces Parliamentary Select Committee On Electoral Reform, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the setting up of parliamentary select committee on electoral reform. The committee comprises of government and opposition members.

Malaysia: Motion On PSC On Electoral Reform To Be Tabled In Parliament In October, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the the proposal to set up parliamentary select committee (PSC) on October parliamentary sitting. The PSC will look into strengthening law and regulations in the electoral processes.

Malaysia: EC Briefs Foreign Missions On Malaysia's Electoral System, Bernama (2011).

This article reports briefing conducted by the Election Commission on Malaysia’s Electoral System to more than 60 foreign diplomats.

Malaysia: Parliamentary Select Committee Members Line-up To Be Announced Oct 3, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the set up of Parliamentary Select Committee on electoral reforms. The Election Commission (EC) prepares the memorandum on the setting up of the committee and its framework.

Malaysia: Voter Registration Form Can Now Be Downloaded From EC Website, Bernama(2011).

This article discusses the availability of voter registration form in the Election Commission websites for eligible voters.

Malaysia: Pick Candidates Based On Qualifications, Not Gender, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses statement from Member of Parliament for Kalabakan that the election of candidates must be based on qualifications and not gender. The statement was a response to a statement asking 30 per cent of the seats for women candidates in the 13th General Election.

Malaysian Cabinet unsure about biometric system for voters, Today’s Online (2011).

This article discusses Malaysia’s Cabinet approval for the use of indelible ink for voters and the need to review the biometric system for the next General Election. Funds for the biometric system have been approved.

Malaysia: Indelible ink can be easily removed, says firm, Asia News Network (2011).

This article discusses a claim by an international firm specialising in fingerprint security systems that indelible ink used to mark voter’s fingers can be washed off with common detergents.

Malaysia: 69,293 Names Of Dead Voters Removed From Electoral Roll Between July-Sept 15, Bernama (2011).

This article reports the removal of 69,293 names of dead voters in the electoral roll between July and Sept 15, 2011 by the Election Commission with cooperation from the National Registration Department (NRD).

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.

Malaysia: Electoral Reform Public Hearing In November, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses public hearing by Parliamentary Select Committe (PSC) on Electoral Reform to gather views and suggestions from the public to further improve electoral process in Malaysia. There would be at least six public hearing sessions and the first session will be held on November 2011.

Malaysia: PSC's Public Hearings To Start On Nov 11, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the public hearing of Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) for Electoral Reform that will be held in the Parliament House on Nov 11 and 12, 2011. The public hearings will also be held at five other locations on the end of November and December 2011.

Malaysia: EC To Display List Of 40,000 Doubtful Voters, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the display of 40,000 thousand names in the electoral roll which could not be verified. The list of name could be viewed in the Malaysia Election Commission website.

Malaysia: RM500,000 Allocated For Voter Registration Exercise, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the allocation of RM 500,000 which allowed election Commission (EC) processed and certified new voter registration applications and change of address of polling stations on quarterly basis.

Malaysians call for more law reform, Asia News Network (2011).

This article discusses the calls to relook laws in Malaysia that are seen as restrictive which includes changes to the Universities and University Colleges Act, the Printing Presses and Publications Act, and that a Freedom of Information Act be enacted. One of the change to the law expected is to allow students and lecturers to engage in political activities.

Malaysia: Call To Ex-Servicemen To Register As Voters, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the call out to ex-servicemen from the Veteran Affairs Department to register as voters with the Election Commission (EC).

Malaysia: EC To Display 42,051 Doubtful Names Of Electors Thursday, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses 42,051 unverifiable electors and electoral roll for third quarter of 2011 to be displayed by Election Commission (EC) in 987 locations.

Malaysia: EC Proposes Early Or Postal Voting For Several Sectors, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the proposal by Malaysia Election Commission to allow early or postal voting for the 13th General Election for media, medical, airlines and offshore oil and gas, as is the norm with the police and armed forces.

Vote sought for overseas M'sians, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses a group of Malaysians called "My Overseas Vote" which stated that they asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to force the Election Commission to register them as voters for the next general elections.

Malaysia court rules against student politics ban, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the Malaysian court which ruled the law banning students from political activities unconstitutional. The 1971 Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) bars students from joining political parties and trade unions.

Malaysia: PSC Gets Input From EC On Improving Election System, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the input on Electoral Reform obtained by Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) from the Election Commission (EC). The issues include amendments to the nomination and campaigning systems.

Malaysian PM rules out general election this year, Xinhua News (2011).

This article discusses the statement from Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak who ruled out the possibility to hold the 13th general election in 2011.

Malaysia: No Need To Amend Constitution To Use Idelible Ink, PSC Told, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the change of election regulation to allow use of indelible ink in Malaysia’s election.

Malaysia: Expand Media Campaign To Attract More Young Voters, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the mass media campaign to young voters to register for the 13th general elections.

Malaysia: Allow All Malaysians To Vote, Says Gerakan, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses recommendations submitted to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Reforms by Gerakan. The recommendations are to allow all Malaysians to vote regardless of geographic location, for the Election Commission to work together with the National Registration Department to update the electoral roll, to use indelible ink, and to give free and fair access to the media.

Malaysia: Court Allows Judicial Review Application By Six Malaysians Abroad On EC Decision, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the application by six Malaysians working abroad to seek judicial review concerning the right to be registered as absentee voters.

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.

Malaysia: EC Hopes 13th General Election Will Be Held Simultaneously, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the Election Commission’s hope to hold simultaneous state and parliamentary elections.

Malaysia: Expenses For 13th General Election Expected To Rise To RM300 Million, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the expenditure projection for Malaysia 13th General Election by the Election Commission. The expenditure is predicted to go up to RM300 million.

Malaysia: EC Pledge To Have Most Up-To-Date Electoral Rolls, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the voter registration for Malaysia 13th General Election.

Malaysia: PSC To Recommend 34 Per Cent Allocation Of Parliamentary Seats For Sarawak, Sabah, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the recommendation by the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Electoral Reforms to maintain 34 per cent parliamentary seat allocation for Sabah and Sarawak.

Malaysia: 10 New Electoral Reform Proposals Expected To Be Tabled In Parliament In March, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the summary for 10 new proposals for electoral reform by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Reforms (PSC). The proposals would be tabled in Parliament in March 2012.

Malaysia: EC To Use Indelible Ink In 13th General Election, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the indelible ink to be used in the coming Malaysia 13th general election. The Election Commission (EC) will use the "silver nitrate" for the indelible ink.

Malaysia: Political Parties Asked To Scrutinise Electoral Roll To Clear Doubts, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the call out to political parties by the Election Commission to assist in scrutinising electoral roll for the 13th general election.

Malaysia: Parliament: No Early Voting For Nurses, Doctors, Journalists Yet, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the proposal made by the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) for Electoral Reforms to expand early voting to include nurses, doctors and journalists.

Malaysia: EC To Drop 42,025 Doubtful Names From Electoral Rolls, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the verification of electoral rolls by the Election Commission. In the third quarter of 2011, there were 12,400,437 registered voters.

Malaysia: Don't Be Overzealous In Inviting Foreign Observers: EC, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the invitation for foreign observers to monitor the 13th general election. The Election Commission formed an election observer team comprises of the EC officers, police, officers of local authorities and candidates' representatives.

Malaysia: Supplementary Electoral Rolls On Display Until Feb 14, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the display of supplementary electoral rolls for the fourth quarter of 2011 at 937 venues in Malaysia. The Election Commission has received 212,826 applications for registration as new voters and 83,846 applications for change of address of the polling centre.

Malaysia: Election Candidates May Be Barred From Withdrawing During Cooling-off Period, Bernama (2012).

This article discusses the regulations expected to be implemented by the Election Commission for election candidates to be barred from withdrawing their candidacy during the cooling-off period after nomination.

Malaysia urged to roll out reforms before polls, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the call out to hold off polls in Malaysia until reforms have been implemented. The coalition of NGOs demand the election commission to clean up the electoral roll after a government report showed thousands of cases of multiple voters being registered under the same addresses.

Malaysia: Another big protest looms over KL's electoral reforms, Asia News Network (2012).

This article discusses the call out for a rally in Malaysia's capital and other cities on April 28. Bersih, a loose coalition of 84 non-governmental organizations, is demanding electoral reforms.

Malaysian PM pledges clean, fair election, Xinhua (2012).

This article discusses the statement from Malaysian Prime Minister on holding a clean and fair election, however he did not state when the election will be held.

Malaysia: EC preparations draw speculation on poll date, The Brunei Times (2012).

This article discusses the possibility for the 13th General Election (GE). The Election Commission (EC) chairman has stated that the EC would finished finalising preparations for the GE in June.

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Malaysia lifts ban, students allowed to join politics, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the lifting of ban on university students joining political parties. However they cannot stand for election or take parts in any unlawful or illegal assemblies.

Malaysian police free all 471 protesters arrested in Bersih clash , The Straits Times (2012).

This article discusses the 471 people arrested during a demonstration which call out free and fair elections. The national police spokesman stated that all of the people arrested have been released.

Malaysia rally fallout could delay polls: analysts, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the possibility of pushing back election date in Malaysia after the election reform rally. The election was expected to set a June date but due to recent rally, analysts have said that it may be pushed back to latter part of the year or next year.

UN experts urge Malaysia to protect poll activists, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the call out for Malaysia to protect its activists who are pushing for electoral reform.

M'sia seen delaying election, eyes new cash handout, The Brunei Times (2012).

This article discusses the possible date for Malaysia Elections. The Prime Minister is likely to call elections from October onwards.