Global Bersih in the News

19/09/2020 – Analysts: Overseas Malaysians deserves reform of voting system before next GE

Analysts: Overseas Malaysians deserves reform of voting system before next GE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 – Political analysts today said that there must be a much easier and efficient way for overseas Malaysians to cast their votes in the next general…

19/09/2020 – Being an MP should be a full-time job, says analyst

Being an MP should be a full-time job, says analyst

Wong Chin Huat gives the example of Fahmi Fadzil, who could only attend his parliamentary office on 68 days in the year as a backbencher.

16/09/2020 – New Election Commission chair should inspire public confidence and continue with electoral reforms

New Election Commission chair should inspire public confidence and continue with electoral reforms – Aliran

Further to the resignation of Azhar Azizan Harun as chairperson of the Election Commission, Global Bersih urges that the electoral reforms started during his tenure should continue. Azhar’s leadership demonstrated a real commitment to reform and played an important role in improving the image of the Election Commission as an accountable and transparent electoral body, […]

15/08/2020 – Sabah polls: Upko wants ‘remote voting’ centres for outstation Sabahan voters

Sabah polls: Upko wants ‘remote voting’ centres for outstation Sabahan voters

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 – The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) has proposed that the Election Commission (EC) set up “remote voting” centres for…

15/08/2020 – Sabah polls: Global Bersih’s absentee voting call not possible for now, says EC

Sabah polls: Global Bersih’s absentee voting call not possible for now, says EC

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 ― The recommendation by Global Bersih to allow absentee voting for Sabah voters living in Sarawak or Peninsular Malaysia in the coming state polls is not…

13/08/2020 – Longer campaign period for overseas voters – Global Bersih urges EC on Sabah polls

Longer campaign period for overseas voters – Global Bersih urges EC on Sabah polls

The electoral reform group recommends a period of 21 to 24 days to allow overseas voters time to receive and return their ballots.

13/08/2020 – PRN Sabah: Global Bersih gesa tempoh kempen lebih Panjang

PRN Sabah: Global Bersih gesa tempoh kempen lebih panjang

Ini membolehkan pengundi di luar negara menerima dan mengembalikan kertas undi mereka dan mengesyorkan tempoh kempen sekurang-kurangnya 21 hingga 24 hari.

06/08/2020 – Extend postal voting for Sabahans – Global Bersih

https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/08/06/extend-postal-voting-for-sabahans-global-bersih/

05/08/2020 – Allow postal voting for next Sabah elections

https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/265071

05/08/2020 – EC urged to allow postal voting for more Sabahans due to Covid-19

EC urged to allow postal voting for more Sabahans due to Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | It should be extended to voters living in other states as travelling will pose a health risk, says Global Bersih.

• 07/05/2020 – Parliament sitting should be extended
• 03/03/2020 – Global Bersih to launch #RespectMyVote campaign
• 29/02/2020 – Put aside self-interest, Global Bersih tells politicians
• 29/02/2020 – Global Bersih reminds politicians : Work for the rakyat

• 05/08/2019 – Global Bersih Overseas Voting Recommendations
• 02/08/2019 – Global Bersih urges EC to carry out comprehensive reforms to overseas voting system
• 02/08/2019 – Global Bersih urges reform of overseas voting system
• 02/08/2019 – Consider This Episode 2 with Sharaad Kuttan (Astro Awani)
• 15/07/2018 – Suspend unjust laws until repeal, says Global Bersih
• 08/05/2018 – Overseas voters race against time to get votes home
• 08/05/2018 – Malaysians In London Gather To Protest Against EC Over Late Ballot Papers
• 07/05/2018 – Global Bersih: Take These Constructive Actions If You’re A Postal Voter Overseas
• 03/05/ 2018 – Global Bersih exasperated at late arrival of ballot papers