We are a multi-partisan and independent youth-led movement that aims to generate a more politically aware Malaysian youth. Retweet ≠ endorsement
- Tweets575
- Following55
- Followers772
- Likes139
ALT Poster launching Undi Kita campaign. Image of a mobile phone with a QR code to the link (https://tinyurl.com/UndiKita). "We want to hear from you!" Image of ballot box and next to it, the hashtag UndiKita "Parliament has been dissolved and the General Election (GE) will take place within the next 60 days." "We know how angry, tired and frustrated you may feel with our political system. #UndiKita is a series where we listen to your voices and respond to your concerns. Tell us about your thoughts and feelings about voting in GE15 in the link!" YPolitics logo at the bottom right corner (A Malaysian flag with the text - YPolitics)
ALT What is GE-15? Hashtag Undi Kita YPolitics logo At the bottom right, an animated image of a person placing their vote in a ballot box. On the ballot box, SPR in upper case is written on the front while a Malaysian flag is painted on its right.
ALT The Malaysian Election System (Part 1 of 2) What is an election? An election is a formal process where political parties or candidates are voted into a position of power - just think back to when you were voting for your ketua darjah back in school! What are the types of elections in Malaysia? A. General elections 1. Federal level There are 222 seats in the Dewan Rakyat up for grabs by representatives that will be voted by eligible voters. 2. State level Representatives for the Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) are determined at this level - the number of seats varies depending on each state’s DUN. B. By-elections These are held when there are vacancies due to circumstances such as death, resignation, etc.
ALT The Malaysian Election System (Part 2 of 2) Dewan Rakyat (Parlimen) vs Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) 1. Dewan Rakyat 222 seats Area of jurisdiction: Federal Function: Discuss, debate and legislate Federal laws, government policies, spending and taxation. Example: The proposal ,debate and approval of the amendment to the Federal Constitution to allow those 18 and above to vote in elections. 2. DUN 505 seats Area of jurisdiction: State Function: Discuss, debate and legislate on land matters, public works, local government, agriculture and forestry, Islamic law and public holidays of respective state(s). Example: The Kelantan government’s decision to allow commercial forest logging in the forest reserves of Gua Musang. How often are general elections held? Elections are typically held after the Parliament is automatically dissolved 5 years after the first Dewan Rakyat meeting Or The Yang-Di Pertuan Agong (YDPA) dissolves the Parliament on the advice of the Prime Minister.
ALT What’s the process of an election cycle? 1. Dissolution of Parliament Upon automatic dissolution of Parliament or by the YDPA, a general election must take place within 60 days. 2. Announcement of Election Day The Election Commission (EC) will announce the nomination day and polling/voting day for the general election. 3. Campaign Period From nomination day until voting day, candidates from various parties, factions etc. will typically conduct political ceramahs, sessions etc. to convince voters why they’re worthy of their votes. 4. Voting Day Voters will head over to their local polling centers to cast their votes into the ballot boxes. 5. Announcement of Results Once the voting period is over, the votes are counted and the winner with the most votes of each constituency is announced - typically within 24 hours. 6. Formation of Government Whichever political party or faction that has the most seats (minimum 112 out of 222 Parliamentary seats) is then invited by the YDPA to form
ALT So what will happen now? October 10 - Parliament is dissolved October 20 - Electoral Commission announced nomination and election dates November 5 - Candidates to file their nomination papers November 15 - Early voting for civil servants who will be working on the voting date. November 17- The higher education ministry has agreed to give students in all higher learning institutions (IPTs) a five-day leave starting from November 17th to 21st to return to their hometowns to vote in the 15th general election (GE15). November 19 - Day of 15th General Election, where voting will take place between 8am and 6pm in Peninsular Malaysia and between 7.30pm and 5.30pm in Sabah and Sarawak
ALT What should you do before voting? Checking your voter status You don’t need to register to vote as Automatic Voting Registration (AVR) has been implemented in December 2021. Head over to mysprsemak.spr.gov.my/semakan to check your voting status. If you are over 18 and you are not on the voter list, file a complaint to the Election Commission and the police immediately Checking your voter constituency In practice, most voters belong to a constituency as determined by the address on their identity cards. Where you vote will determine your travel plans on election day. Unless you are studying or residing abroad, you are required to travel back to your constituency to vote.
ALT How do I decide who to vote for? Research the policy positions taken by the candidates or parties seeking your vote. Here ask a few starter questions to look for: How frequently has the incumbent member attended Parliament? What policies are the candidates advocating for? Are these promises effective and going to benefit your constituency?
![References First time voter? Check out our GE15 guide. (2022, October 20). Kini News Lab | Malaysiakini. Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia. (n.d.). Penjalanan Pilihan Raya. UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Sdn Bhd. (2022, January 31). UNDI18: Peranan dan tanggungjawab generasi muda. Malaysiakini FMT Reporters. (2022, June 15). Kelantan green lights logging at forest reserve. Free Malaysia Today (FMT). Bernama. (2022, October 22). Varsity, college students get 5 days’ leave for GE15 [Review of Varsity, college students get 5 days’ leave for GE15]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgEqM3jUUAAKnzm.jpg?name=orig)
ALT References First time voter? Check out our GE15 guide. (2022, October 20). Kini News Lab | Malaysiakini. Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia. (n.d.). Penjalanan Pilihan Raya. UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Sdn Bhd. (2022, January 31). UNDI18: Peranan dan tanggungjawab generasi muda. Malaysiakini FMT Reporters. (2022, June 15). Kelantan green lights logging at forest reserve. Free Malaysia Today (FMT). Bernama. (2022, October 22). Varsity, college students get 5 days’ leave for GE15 [Review of Varsity, college students get 5 days’ leave for GE15]
ALT Poster launching Undi Kita campaign. Image of a mobile phone with a QR code to the link (https://tinyurl.com/UndiKita). "We want to hear from you!" Image of ballot box and next to it, the hashtag UndiKita "Parliament has been dissolved and the General Election (GE) will take place within the next 60 days." "We know how angry, tired and frustrated you may feel with our political system. #UndiKita is a series where we listen to your voices and respond to your concerns. Tell us about your thoughts and feelings about voting in GE15 in the link!" YPolitics logo at the bottom right corner (A Malaysian flag with the text - YPolitics)
