Election Commission of Malaysia, Government electoral agency in Putrajaya, Malaysia
The Election Commission of Malaysia is a government agency based in Putrajaya responsible for organizing and conducting federal and state elections nationwide. It maintains voter registers, manages polling locations, and oversees the entire electoral process through regional offices across the country's states.
The Commission was established in 1957 as Malaya moved toward independence and oversaw the nation's first elections. It has evolved over decades to manage elections across expanding territories including newly incorporated states.
The Commission works in multiple languages, including Malay, Chinese, Tamil, and English, to ensure all Malaysian citizens can participate in the electoral process.
Citizens can register to vote at the age of 18 through the Commission's registration system. Information about election dates, polling locations, and voting procedures is available through the agency's website and local offices.
The Commission maintains separate voter registers for Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak because these regions have different electoral regulations. This system exists because the eastern states have distinct requirements and procedures for their local elections.
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