Youth Groups Call For Postal Voting Access To All Before Next Elections


 


Thirteen youth-led organisations have called for postal voting and early voting access to be made available to all voters before holding the Sarawak state and any possible snap general elections.
In doing so the groups, led by Youth in Politics (Ypolitics), have called on the government to provide the Election Commission (EC) with a bigger budget to enable it to implement such a system.
"MPs should submit a notice of amendment to the speaker of the Dewan Rakyat during the 3rd parliamentary seating to have the entire government’s support to amend Regulation 3(1) of the Elections (Advance Voting) Regulations 2012 to allow all registered voters to be eligible as advance voters.
"This amendment would subsequently allow all Malaysian voters to vote-by-mail, not just essential workers," said the groups in a joint statement today.
"Understandably, such implementation will require a significant amount of resources to ensure such voting methods are transparent, efficient, over a short period of time.
"Therefore, a bigger allocation should be reallocated to the Election Commission in Budget 2021, which will be tabled this Friday," it added.
The groups said the importance of such a move could not be overstated as voting during a pandemic would result in many voters becoming disenfranchised, with Malaysians made to choose between prioritising their health or exercising their democratic rights.
Ypolitics described itself as a multi-partisan and independent youth-led movement that aims to generate a more politically aware Malaysian youth.
Aside from Ypolitics, the groups signing the statement included Youths.My, The Loud Asians, The Noeo Project, Misi: Solidariti, The Juvenile Gazette, Myer Movement, Sorry Gais But, Borneo Speaks, Komuhakan, Arus Anak Muda, Girls for Girls and Klima Action Malaysia.
They warned that a lower voter turnout rate would not achieve the goal of ending the political instability that the nation is currently facing.


"Other countries have demonstrated that postal voting and early voting not only can help to generate higher voter turnout, but ensure it is safe and not discriminate against any types of voters.
"For instance, more than 91 million or about 43 percent of American voters have cast their ballots either via postal voting or early voting last Sunday for their upcoming election, which will be held today," said the groups.
They also called for any elections to be held only after the automatic voter registration system and the lowering of the voting age to 18 (Undi18) are implemented, estimated to be in effect by July 2021.
"Youth should be allowed to voice out and decide who should lead the country, as they comprise more than 40 percent of the country’s population," said the groups, adding that the disenfranchisement of youth was to be avoided.
"Our electoral system must be robust enough in facing future pandemics and disasters. We must not return to the status quo but rebuild a better electoral system.
"We must ensure that our democracy is accessible to everyone and the erosion of our democratic practices should not be tolerated at any means," said the groups.
The call for postal votes to be permitted has increased in the wake of a steep increase in Covid-19 cases after the Sabah state election in late September. - Mkini


Artikel ini hanyalah simpanan cache dari url asal penulis yang berkebarangkalian sudah terlalu lama atau sudah dibuang :

http://malaysiansmustknowthetruth.blogspot.com/2020/11/youth-groups-call-for-postal-voting.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MalaysiansMustKnowTheTruth+%28Malaysians+Must

Kempen Promosi dan Iklan
Kami memerlukan jasa baik anda untuk menyokong kempen pengiklanan dalam website kami. Serba sedikit anda telah membantu kami untuk mengekalkan servis percuma aggregating ini kepada semua.

Anda juga boleh memberikan sumbangan anda kepada kami dengan menghubungi kami di sini
Rm600 Special Aid For Civil Servants Next Year

Rm600 Special Aid For Civil Servants Next Year

papar berkaitan - pada 7/11/2020 - jumlah : 343 hits
BUDGET 2021 Civil servants will be receiving RM600 in a special financial aid early next year under Budget 2021 This is in lieu of a bonus for civil servants The aid limited for those at Grade 56 and below is an increase from the RM500 give...
Budget 2021 To Help All Sectors Muhyiddin Calls For Bipartisan Support

Budget 2021 To Help All Sectors Muhyiddin Calls For Bipartisan Support

papar berkaitan - pada 1/11/2020 - jumlah : 314 hits
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has rallied bipartisan support for the upcoming Budget 2021 to be tabled in Parliament on Nov 6 In a live televised address Muhyiddin said the budget will provide allocations to assist various sectors in deal...
Anwar The Virus That Is Causing All The Problems For Malaysia

Anwar The Virus That Is Causing All The Problems For Malaysia

papar berkaitan - pada 28/10/2020 - jumlah : 347 hits
The late Karpal Singh knew that Anwar was the devil or one of the devils in this whole thing when he said back in 2009 that Anwar has caused a lot of problems for the country and must repent Yes Mahathir and Daim may have caused a lot of da...
After Muhyiddin S Emergency Gambit Flops Umno And Dap Call For Reconciliation

After Muhyiddin S Emergency Gambit Flops Umno And Dap Call For Reconciliation

papar berkaitan - pada 26/10/2020 - jumlah : 373 hits
Both Umno and DAP bitter political rivals have called for national reconciliation This is after the Yang di Pertuan Agong Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin s bid to declare a state of emergency and instead urged politicians to closed ranks in...
What Next For Trump Golf Twitter And Maybe Another Run

What Next For Trump Golf Twitter And Maybe Another Run

papar berkaitan - pada 9/11/2020 - jumlah : 322 hits
WASHINGTON When networks projected he had lost his bid for reelection to Joe Biden President Donald Trump was playing golf He ll soon have plenty more time to enjoy the links if he so desires But if there s one constant for Trump it is his ...
Umno And Dap Call For National Reconciliation

Umno And Dap Call For National Reconciliation

papar berkaitan - pada 26/10/2020 - jumlah : 219 hits
BOTH Umno and DAP bitter political rivals have called for national reconciliation This is after the Yang di Pertuan Agong rejected Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin s bid to declare a state of emergency and instead urged politicians t...
Minister Best Time For Sarawak Polls Likely January Or March Next Year

Minister Best Time For Sarawak Polls Likely January Or March Next Year

papar berkaitan - pada 2/11/2020 - jumlah : 316 hits
Entrepreneur Development and Co operatives Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar who is part of the Sarawak ruling party has suggested that the best time for the Sarawak election will likely be in January or March next year If this timeline is...
Yoursay Agong S Budget Advice Is For All Leaders Not Just Opposition

Yoursay Agong S Budget Advice Is For All Leaders Not Just Opposition

papar berkaitan - pada 3/11/2020 - jumlah : 276 hits
YOURSAY Thus the opposition s request to discuss the Budget prior to its tabling is fair and appropriate IndigoTrout2522 Having a Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting to discuss issues such as Budget 2021 is important After that the...
Pkr S Tian Chua Calls For All Inclusive Council On Covid 19

Pkr S Tian Chua Calls For All Inclusive Council On Covid 19

papar berkaitan - pada 25/10/2020 - jumlah : 226 hits
Tian Chua has proposed that an inclusive council be formed to counter the impacts of Covid 19PETALING JAYA Former Batu MP Tian Chua says Malaysia needs an inclusive government to curb the spread of the Covid 19 pandemic not a declaration of...
Kebakaran Paip Gas 112 Mangsa Cedera 49 Rumah Terjejas

Kejadian Kebakaran Pipeline Gas Di Petaling Usaha Menyelamat Masih Berjalan

When Audio Isn T An Afterthought Why Riders Choose Cicada Systems First

Update Kebakaran Saluran Gas Di Putra Heights

Building An Online Marketing Plan

Pondok Abuya Lakonan Faizal Hussein Vanidah Imran

Konsert Energy Ryan B Dan Banyak Lagi Aktiviti Menarik Dalam Lembah Klang Minggu Ini

Masak Makan Di Pagi Raya Pertama


echo '';
Info Dan Sinopsis Drama Berepisod Dendam Seorang Madu Slot Tiara Astro Prima

10 Fakta Biodata Amira Othman Yang Digosip Dengan Fattah Amin Penyanyi Lagu Bila Nak Kahwin

5 Tips Macam Mana Nak Ajak Orang Kita Suka Dating Dengan Kita

Info Dan Sinopsis Drama Berepisod Keluarga Itu Slot Lestary TV3

Bolehkah Manusia Transgender Mencapai Klimaks Selepas Bertukar


Zafrul As Bam President Filling Big Shoes Or A Risky Gamble

What We Know So Far About The Putra Heights Inferno

What Are The Benefits Of Chiku Fruit

Perempuan Melawan Lara

Monoloque Rindu Dendam Hari Raya Chord

Berdentum Gegaran Disangka Pesawat Terhempas Mangsa Kebakaran