Purple fingers and indelible ink are the hallmarks of India's elections
For decades, India used the ink, made from silver nitrate, to mark voters after they cast their ballot to prevent duplicate votes and fraud.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Gemencheh octogenarian collapses, dies before casting her vote
According to police, the elderly lady was said to have collapsed suddenly and fell unconscious after dipping her finger in indelible ink.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Food operators doing their bit to encourage more people to vote
To add to the merriment on polling day, a trader is giving away nasi arab for free to customers by simply showing the indelible ink mark on their finger on polling day.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Early voting: Disposable brush to be used to apply indelible ink on symptomatic voters' fingers
A special disposable brush will be used to apply the indelible ink on the fingers of COVID-19 symptomatic voters as part of the new SOP for early voting in the Melaka state election tomorrow.
Mon Nov 15 2021
India to use indelible ink to stop repeat cash exchanges
India is to use indelible ink to prevent people from exchanging old notes more than once, a week after the withdrawal of high-value banknotes from circulation.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Court throws out Major Zaidi's bid for judicial review
The court struck out the ex-airman's application on academic grounds as the Military Court had decided against Zaidi on Jan 12.
Tue Feb 17 2015
Major Zaidi sacked over indelible ink issue
Major Zaidi Ahmad was today sacked after the court found him guilty of breaching military procedures.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Kajang poll: 1,197 eligible for early voting
The voting process, from 8am until 5pm, was carried out at the Dewan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Maktab Polis Diraja Malaysia in Kajang.
Wed Mar 19 2014
EC admits indelible ink washable in GE13 post mortem report
Indelible ink that washes off; dries too slowly; stains the ballot papers as well as the lack of explanation over its procedures.
Sat Nov 30 2013
Rafizi hits back at EC chairman and his deputy
Rafizi said the name calling by the EC chairman depicts the lack of professionalism, bi-partisan attitude, one-sided support is more than how a politician would be like.
Thu Jul 25 2013
Ink still visible despite washing during simulation - EC
Once dipped, the indelible ink should be left for about 30 seconds to dry. The EC found that the ink colour still shows even after washing.
Thu Jul 18 2013
No more indelible ink?
The government is prepared to consider the suggestion for the scrapping of the indelible ink and changing to the biometric system for the general election.
Wed Jul 17 2013
Rafizi reveals name of indelible ink supplier
Rafizi Ramli claims that indelible ink contract was awarded to a businessman who is allegedly closely linked to the top guns in government.
Tue Jul 16 2013
Indelible ink to be used during Kuala Besut by-election - EC Chairman
Indelible ink will be used during the Kuala Besut by-election although several weaknesses were identified regarding its usage in the 13th general election.
Thu Jul 04 2013
Malaysia does not need indelible ink, says Tengku Adnan
Umno secretary-general Tengku Adnan Mansor today questioned the need for indelible ink to be used in Malaysia, saying that it was only being used in third world countries.
Thu Jun 27 2013