KUALA LUMPUR: PKR has implemented blockchain technology in its party election system, which requires online voters to verify their identities by obtaining a transaction verification pass number (OTP) via their registered phone number and facial recognition.
"Meanwhile, physical voters are required to bring their identification cards to the polling centre and undergo biometric fingerprint verification for identity confirmation," said PKR Elections Committee (JPP) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa in a Facebook post on Wednesday (April 9)
She said the party polls this time have recorded a significant number of registered voters, totalling up to 296,403 eligible members.
"Out of this number, 8,040 members (2.7%) opt for physical voting, while the remainder opt for the online voting channel via the Adil app.
"The voting process for both methods will run simultaneously from 8am to 5pm, and results will be announced on the same day for divisions according to the dates set by JPP," she said.
Zaliha further stated that the PKR divisional elections for 2025 have now entered the final phase, the voting phase, which will take place in stages by state from April 11 to 20, 2025.
"Up to the nomination deadline, 16,878 candidates have been confirmed to contest various positions at 222 divisions, with 31 seeing no contests for committee posts.
"This number reflects the active participation of all members in strengthening the party structure at the grassroots level. JPP extends its appreciation to all candidates and supporters who have conducted their campaigns in an orderly, healthy, and professional manner," she said.
Zaliha reminded candidates that the campaign period will end on 19 April 2025 at 11.59pm, and any campaigning after that, including on the election day, is not permitted.
JPP also called on all eligible PKR members to exercise their voting rights with full integrity and in the spirit of democracy. – Bernama
