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How do I register as a voter? It's really simple. Just go to the nearest post-office and bring your NRIC (identity card). Let the person at the counter know you wish to register to vote. You can also register to vote at the State Electoral Office or Mobile Registration in public areas. You'll have to fill in Form A (Borang A), and you won't have to pay for this. As proof of your registration, tear off the attachment in Section IV of the form and keep it with you. The whole process should only take about ten minutes. |
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Parliament: Our Voice
It's not just a building, a symbol, or a debating chamber. The Lower House of Parliament, the Dewan Rakyat, is where the people of Malaysia make their decisions on how they want their country to be run. It is where policies are set, and decisions are made that tell the Government (the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) how to do their job. |
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Malaysia's First-past-the-post System: An Inaccurate Representation of the Population's Will
In Malaysia, the winner of any seat is decided on a simple first-past-the- post system. Losing parties cannot award preferences to other parties as is often the case in other countries (such as Australia). For example, let's say in Australia the Green party wins 5% of the vote in a particular constituency, and the Labour Party wins 20%. On the other hand, the Liberal Party wins 23% of the vote. The Green Party then has the option of awarding its 5% to the Labour Party, giving the Labour Party a victory over the Liberal Party. |
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What and Why an Independent Candidate?
In politics, an independent candidate is someone who runs for politics without officially joining or being affiliated with any political party. In countries where the main political rivalry is between two large blocks or parties, the independent candidate is usually someone who feels that neither of the parties represents his or her viewpoint. |
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