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.

If you have internet connection, you can check this out at the Election Commission of Malaysia website. They have a set up an online service where you can find out if you're on the electoral roll, the polling district you belong to, the polling centre and polling stream where you are supposed to cast your vote.

All you have to do is input your NRIC number, and these details will be presented.

You can also get this information via SMS. Just send a text message by typing:

SPR <space> (Your NRIC number)

and send to either of these numbers:

33030, 39111, 33626, 32232, 39988, 29777, 36677

What can I expect when I'm going to cast my ballot on election day?

The Cicak - a website about issues affecting Malaysian youth - has actually written up a clear and comprehensive step-by-step guide on what to expect when you're casting your ballot. It even comes with photographs from the 2004 elections!

So that we don't reinvent the wheel, here's the handy link: How to vote - picture guide for first time Malaysian voters.