EC mulls e-voting option for Malaysians abroad, says Azalina


KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) is engaging with political parties as it studies proposals to improve voting access for Malaysians living overseas, including the possible introduction of an e-voting system ahead of the next general election, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said based on input received from the (EC), the Commission is currently examining all matters related to efforts to improve the management of overseas postal voting, including both short-term and long-term solutions.

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