M’sian `observers’ only observe voting-not the entire Uzbekistan election

M’sian delegate to `observe’ Uzbekistan Parliament elections was only a partial exercise because the delegation only observe voting and nothing else due to their admitted lateness in arrival. According to UN code of conduct for international election observation the polling day observation should not be over emphasized because election process is much more than just [...]

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SPR adopt extended nomination proposal!

After election observers proposed to extend nomination process -which currently is only 1 hour, the SPR finally is taking up the proposal-and want the nomination to be extended to 3 days. See below for details. Observers should keep pushing for positive proposals to improve the election processes. Ong BK Amend Election Regulations For Public Good: [...]

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M’sian `observers’ follow international standards?

This is not the 1st time Malaysia send a delegation to Uzbekistan elections. While the M’sian delegates headed by the SPR no 2 enjoy themselves and all praise for the election and the good treatment they received, it is not know if the M’sian delegates follow international observers standards such as provided here. Some possible [...]

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SPR laud international observers’ role…

…In Uzbekistan elections. How about Malaysia’s own elections? Ong BK December 29, 2009 15:33 PM Democracy Working Well In Uzbekistan, Says Malaysian Election Commission Deputy Chairman From Nor Faridah A. Rashid TASKHENT, Dec 29 (Bernama) — Uzbekistan’s electoral process for its parliamentary elections held Sunday was in accordance with international standard, Malaysia’s Election Commission deputy [...]

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1st salvo for Sarawak state elections fired?

December 29, 2009 14:28 PM Cultural Park For Sarawak After State Election: Rais Yatim KOTA KINABALU, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The government plans to build a cultural park for Sarawak after the state election, Minister of Information Communication and Culture, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, said Tuesday. He said the move was among steps to [...]

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PR’s kiasu attitude behind dumping of local elections promise?

Fear of superior BN machinery caused third vote rejection By Syed Jaymal Zahiid KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Pakatan Rakyat (PR) officials had raised concerns that even Kota Baru in the PAS stronghold state of Kelantan could fall into the hands of Barisan Nasional (BN) if local council elections were restored. These concerns caused PR [...]

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SPR blame youths for not registering as voters

SPR is doing it again: the body give the duty to administer Malaysian elections never look at itself when it is `analysing’ the reasons behind 5 mil eligible adults -mostly youths, for not registering as voters. Factors ignored: SPR does not appoint enough `Penolong Pendaftar’ to help register voters. Only party representatives are appointed-how about [...]

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Same populations:Uzbekistan has 17mil voters-M’sia 11mil-???

Some comparisons between Uzbekkistan and Malaysia: international observers are allowed. Malaysia doesn’t. Equal campaigning opportunities for all parties/candidates are allowed. Malaysia doesn’t. Parties of all political colours are allowed to contest. Malaysia’s ROS filter out parties allowed to contest…..Can the Malaysian observers to the Uzbek elections bring back some good ideas for improvement here? Would [...]

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`Pakat’ to keep options open on local government elections

Pakatan tones down electoral reforms By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Pakatan Rakyat (PR) has backtracked on its commitment to electoral reforms as the coalition of three parties tried to seal an agreement on a common policy framework. The Malaysian Insider understands that the policy framework scheduled to be launched at the PR [...]

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Singapore’s ruling party to keep `cool’ towards Opposition for 1 day before polling!

24 hours ‘cooling-off’ period for Singapore polls PORT OF SPAIN, Dec 1 — Singaporeans will get an extra “cooling-off” day at the next General Election, a 24-hour period during which campaigning will not be allowed so that voters can reflect calmly on their decision. In announcing the change, which will also apply to the presidential [...]

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