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
Bersih gesa lantik segera pengerusi baharu SPR
Bersih mendesak kerajaan supaya segera melaksanakan reformasi pelantikan pengerusi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR), Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh dan meminda Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election on May 11 - EC
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said the nomination day and early voting day are on April 27 and May 7 respectively.
Thu Apr 04 2024
PRK DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu pada 11 Mei, penamaan calon 27 April
Hari pengundian awal ditetapkan pada 7 Mei dengan tempoh berkempen selama 14 hari.
Thu Apr 04 2024
EC expects 70per cent turnout for Kemaman by-election
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said that 49 polling centres would be open at 8 am tomorrow in Kemaman, involving 244 streams.
Fri Dec 01 2023
EC meeting on Kemaman by-election in progress
The meeting chaired by EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh is to set important dates for the by-election, such as nomination and polling.
Tue Oct 17 2023
PRK Pelangai: Sambutan pengundi muda memberangsangkan - SPR
Kehadiran pengundi muda di saluran 4 dan 5 menggalakkan berbanding pilihan raya sebelum ini.
Sat Oct 07 2023
PRK DUN Jepak: Tarikh penting dijangka diketahui hari ini
Satu mesyuarat khas akan diadakan bagi tujuan itu yang akan dipengerusikan Pengerusi SPR, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh pada 10 pagi ini.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Pelangai by-election on Oct 7 - EC
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said nomination and early voting for by-election have been fixed on Sept 23 and Oct 3 respectively.
Thu Aug 24 2023
EC meeting on Pelangai by-election in progress
The meeting chaired by EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh is to set the important dates for the by-election.
Thu Aug 24 2023
State polls: Pas retains control of Terengganu, Kelantan
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh announced that PAS won 17 out of 32 state seats in Terengganu and 23 out of 45 state seats in Kelantan.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Polls: EC expects voter turnout to exceed 85 per cent
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh advised voters not to hand over their IC to anyone they don't know, other than EC staff for verification.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Voters in six states urged to fulfil responsibility this Saturday - EC chairman
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh hopes the voter turnout will exceed 86 per cent recorded in the last 15th General Election.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Kuala Terengganu by-election to be held simultaneously with six state polls on Aug 12
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said the nomination and early voting for the by-election will be held on July 29 and Aug 8, respectively.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Elections in six states to cost RM420 million - EC
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said a total of 153,760 officers will be appointed to handle the election process in the six states.
Wed Jul 05 2023