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On November 19, voters in Malaysia will head to the polls to choose who among the candidates running for seat merits their vote and which political party should lead the country for the next several years.
And because the voting age for Malaysians was lowered from 21 to 18 on the same day that the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed unanimously by MPs in the Dewan Rakyat in a historic show of unity on July 16, 2019, we have a large number of voters who have never participated in an election before.
It's possible that your employees who are in their early 20s and voting for the first time will find this election very hard to understand. Be sure to pass this information to them, and make their votes count by getting the word out!
How many seats are there in the parliament?
Malaysia's parliament has 222 seats in its 13 states and three federal territories. In the forthcoming fifteenth general election, political parties will vie for all 222 seats in parliament.
When and where to vote?
Now, before we take you to the polling place, let's ensure you know where you're supposed to vote and when you should go to avoid congestion.
Download the MySPR Semak application or visit their website, select 'Semakan Daftar Pemilih,' and enter your MyKad number.
By entering your IC number and selecting 'Semak,' you will be directly redirected to a page containing all necessary voting information.
On the 'Semakan Daftar Pemilih' page, under 'Pusat Mengundi,' you may find your polling station, while at the bottom, SPR recommends a time for you to vote to reduce congestion at the polling station. Voting starts at 8.00 am and ends at 6.00 pm.
#1 Bring your MyKad(IC)
To make sure you are a citizen of Malaysia, election officials at the voting location will first confirm your identity.
Never carry a photocopy of your MyKad always bring the original form.
#2 Put your phone on silent
When you are in the polling room, no photos or videos are allowed, turn it off or keep it on silent mode.
#3 Do not wear clothes that represent a political party
It is forbidden to wear accessories like hats, pendants, or jewellery that are linked to a political party.
According to the Election Offences Act of 1954, anyone wearing apparel with a candidate's name or symbol on it could spend up to a year in jail, pay up to RM5,000 in fines, or both (Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954).
The act also forbids voters from visiting any polling location within 50 meters of any candidate's or political party's logo-emblazoned clothing, except for face masks.
#4 Cancel your manicure appointment
Remove any nail art from your fingernails to maintain a clean appearance. On election day, a voter may cast just one ballot. After identity verification at a voting poll, an indelible link is dipped on the voter's left hand's index finger, lasting for one week. It is to prevent voters from casting duplicate ballots during polling day.
#5 Double-check your ballot paper
Each ballot carries a serial number and a certified stamp. Ensure that your ballot paper is intact, adequately printed, and correctly marked. Request assistance from an EC official if your ballot involves any issues.
- Each voter is issued two paper ballots: one for the state assembly seat and the other for the parliamentary seat in the constituency.
- Remember, though, that not all state governments were dissolved this time, which is why you may not receive two ballots.
- Each voter enters a private voting booth to cast their ballots in complete secrecy.
- Mark an 'X' in the blank box of the candidate you favour when casting your vote. No doodles, drawings, signatures, or fingerprints are permitted on the voting paper.
- Fold the ballot after marking it, then place it in the ballot box in the voting booth.
- The entire process will be witnessed by election officials and candidate and party representatives.
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