Consider This: EC Appointments - Choosing Custodians of the Vote
The recent retirement of Election Commission chairperson, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, has raised critical questions about his successor. This, coupled with the recent appointments of two EC members made without Parliamentary Select Committee consultation, have sparked calls from civil society groups for a complete overhaul of the appointment process. How crucial is transparency and independence in the selection of those who oversee our democratic processes? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director of Tindak Malaysia, and Ngeow Chow Ying, Convener of Projek SAMA.
Tue May 28 2024
![Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716436744_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks
Protesters fear electoral reform, already passed by lawmakers will dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks.
Thu May 23 2024
![Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform? Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715747666_Caledonia.jpg)
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?
Some local leaders fear the constitutional amendment will dilute the vote of the indigenous Kanak.
Thu May 16 2024
![Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715828667_protest.jpg)
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Thu May 16 2024
![Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668390723_Mexico.jpg)
Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan
Concerns arise that the president's plan could presage a power grab because it gives the president more control over the electoral system.
Mon Nov 14 2022
#UNDIBootcamp: Brace yourselves, electoral reform is coming
"So it's like me stealing your food, then you come to complain to me, and I judge your complaint. That's ridiculous."
What does electoral reform have to do with food theft? Art Harun explains a strange food metaphor, shares his reform bucket list, and more in this episode of Undi Bootcamp.
#UndiBootcamp is a one-stop series for new voters (and those who just need a refresher).
What does electoral reform have to do with food theft? Art Harun explains a strange food metaphor, shares his reform bucket list, and more in this episode of Undi Bootcamp.
#UndiBootcamp is a one-stop series for new voters (and those who just need a refresher).
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Dewan Rakyat: A special committee set up to study ERC report Dewan Rakyat: A special committee set up to study ERC report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605681669_TAKIYUDDINHASSAN.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat: A special committee set up to study ERC report
The committee is chaired by Senior Minister (International Trade and Industries) Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Dec 14 2020
![ERC submits 49 election reform recommendations ERC submits 49 election reform recommendations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598525073_AbdulRashid.jpg)
ERC submits 49 election reform recommendations
The Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) today submitted 49 recommendations on electoral reform to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Bersih 5.0 rally is to raise people's emotions against government JASA Bersih 5.0 rally is to raise people's emotions against government JASA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435317140_PUADZARKASHI.jpg)
Bersih 5.0 rally is to raise people's emotions against government JASA
The Bersih 5.0 rally planned for tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur is intended more towards raising the people's emotions against the government instead of seeking electoral reform, said Special Affairs Depart
Fri Nov 18 2016
![Bersih 5 rally to proceed on Nov 19 Bersih 5 rally to proceed on Nov 19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61473839096_MariaChinAbdullah.jpg)
Bersih 5 rally to proceed on Nov 19
Bersih 2.0 today has fixed Nov 19 for the fifth installment of the demonstration, says the head of the electoral reform chief Maria Chin.
Wed Sep 14 2016
![BERSIH 4 receives more than RM2.6 million in donation BERSIH 4 receives more than RM2.6 million in donation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442598391_950x600.jpg)
BERSIH 4 receives more than RM2.6 million in donation
Electoral reform body Bersih 2 said it has received donations of RM2,064,652.74 for the Bersih 4 rally from about 27,000 donors from August to September 15.
Tue Oct 06 2015
![What is Bersih really up to? What is Bersih really up to?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/51440069797_Bersih.jpg)
What is Bersih really up to?
Just what is Bersih really up to by insisting on staging street protests in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on the eve of the National Day celebration?
Tue Aug 25 2015
![Pro-democracy protesters to return to Hong Kong streets Pro-democracy protesters to return to Hong Kong streets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/81412321848_295x200.jpg)
Pro-democracy protesters to return to Hong Kong streets
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters will rally on Hong Kong's streets Sunday for the first time since mass demonstrations shut down parts of the city for more than two months.
Sun Feb 01 2015
![High Court rules in favour of Bersih, dismisses Government's claims High Court rules in favour of Bersih, dismisses Government's claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/81422589420_295x200.jpg)
High Court rules in favour of Bersih, dismisses Government's claims
The High Court today decided that electoral reform group Bersih is not liable for the damage of properties during the rally in 2012.
Fri Jan 30 2015
![Projek BERES: Settling electoral issues once and for all Projek BERES: Settling electoral issues once and for all](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71392522478_295x200.jpg)
Projek BERES: Settling electoral issues once and for all
After Bersih, Projek BERES wants to present to the people a "comprehensive, ready-to-use blueprint for electoral reform that is meaningful."
Sun Feb 16 2014