Posts Tagged ‘ PSC ’

Who is overseeing electoral reforms?

May 23, 2012
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News source: FMT, Tarani Palani A think tank suggests that the PSC be turned into a permanent institution. PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has said it is ready to face the 13th general election, but one of the questions observers are asking is: What about the 32 recommendations of the parliamentary select committee (PSC) on electoral reform? “What are the updates on the PSC suggestions? Exactly who is monitoring the implementation of these reforms?” asked K Shan, acting chairman...

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Call for Parlimentary Select Committee on Electoral Reform to be made Permanent

May 10, 2012
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PRESS STATEMENT (10 May 2012) The National Institute of Electoral Integrity (NIEI) welcomes the government’s decision to withdraw the controversial 2012 Election Offences Amendment Bill. NIEI take note that the Bill have drawn criticism on the hasty tabling of the Bill in Dewan Rakyat as well as weak provisions due to lack of consultation and further study. NIEI hereby state that the 2012 Bill was indeed drawn up short of critical inputs and best practices in terms of Election...

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Press Statement: PSC Report Lacks Short Term Specific Recommendations

April 4, 2012
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The National Institute for Electoral Integrity (NIEI) cautiously welcomes the Parliamentary Select Committee Report on Electoral Reforms tabled in Dewan Rakyat today for debate. NIEI views that the PSC Report contains few positive long term general recommendations. While key issues pertaining to the voter registration process and the electoral roll have been noted, the Report lacks specific short term recommendations to address the key concerns that the very same Committee has raised in the Report. We are of the...

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