ELECTION

1. ELECTION

2. ELECTION • People choose their government through general elections. • At State Level, representatives sit in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri). • At Federal Level, elected members sit in the Dewan Rakyat / member of the Parliament. • Elections are held within a period not exceeding 5 years from previous election.

3. Two types of elections: - General election - By-election • Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (Election Commission) is appointed to manage all aspects of elections. • Task of SPR: ensures smooth conduct of the democratic process. • SPR consists of: - one chairman - one deputy chairman - three members (one of the members must be from Sabah or Sarawak)

4. SPR responsibilities: 1. to gazette election boundaries 2. to register and prepare election list 3. to organize general and by-elections 4. to draw up election rules and regulations 5. to manage registration and nomination of candidates 6. to count votes 7. to declare election results • Two major parties of elections: - Candidates - Voters

5. CANDIDATES • At least 21 years old. • Not declared bankrupt/fined of RM2000 or imprisoned for a period of one year • Malaysian • Registered on nomination day VOTERS • At least 21 years old. • Registered voters • Resident of election constituency • Malaysian (not a prisoner)

6. As soon as Parliament is dissolved, the election must be held within 60 days. • Election campaign can be held. • Period of campaigning: 7 – 15 days. • If any of the parties disagrees with the result of the election: may contest within 21 days.