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EC accepting applications for GE15 observers from today until Oct 21

Those applying would be subject to stipulated terms and conditions, says electoral body

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 11 Oct 2022 2:18PM

EC accepting applications for GE15 observers from today until Oct 21
EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak says observers are allowed to observe the election processes such as the nomination process, campaigning, early voting, voting process, vote counting and vote tallying until the announcement of the election results. – Bernama pic, October 11, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – The application to be observers for the 15th general election is now open from today (October 11) until October 21, according to the Election Commission (EC).

EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said applications to be observers to represent any organisation would be subjected to the stipulated terms and conditions.

“Observers are allowed to observe the election processes such as the nomination process, campaigning, early voting, voting process, vote counting and vote tallying until the announcement of the election results,” he said in a statement today.

He advised those who are interested to submit their applications before the closing date.

For more information and to download the form, applicants can visit the EC portal.

Yesterday, following weeks of intense speculation over GE15 being held during the annual monsoon season, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of Parliament.

According to Article 55 (4) of the federal constitution, the general election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution of Parliament. – Bernama, October 11, 2022

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