Election Commission Malaysia
Introduction
The Election Commission of Malaysia (EC) is a commission for the purpose of controlling the law and rules by organizing elections in Malaysia. The Election Commission falls under the operation of the Prime Minister’s Department. The Election Commission was formed in 4th September 1952, under Article 144 of the Constitution of Malaysia which empowered it to conduct elections for the Dewan Rakyat also the state legislative parties. After the Election Commission formation of Malaysia in 1963, another member of Sabah and Sarawak was added to represent the two states in the process. Furthermore, The Election Commission consist of a chairman, a deputy chairman and five members, which appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after consulting the Conference of Rulers.
The Election Commission has the power to set the limits and boundaries of the constituencies, considering the electoral roll of registered voters, and regulate the manner in of how the elections will be conducted. Although the Election Commission is in control, the Constitution will not be influence by the government in a way but the constitution has generally considered aiming by protecting the independence of the Commission. It is protected by The Act and can only be removed through the same procedure by the judge of the Supreme Court. However, the commissioner cannot be altered to his disadvantage after he has been appointed.
Besides that, the members of the Commission are appointed in which they have the trust and confidence of the public. The Constitution is not necessarily required consultation with the Prime Minister in this matter. Under the Article 40 of the Federal Constitution that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong cannot act on his own discretion unless it is fully and clearly expressed. In other cases, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong must comply passively to the advice of the Prime Minister. The functions of the Election Commission duties are also reviewing the boundaries of the parliamentary
The Election Commission of Malaysia (EC) is a commission for the purpose of controlling the law and rules by organizing elections in Malaysia. The Election Commission falls under the operation of the Prime Minister’s Department. The Election Commission was formed in 4th September 1952, under Article 144 of the Constitution of Malaysia which empowered it to conduct elections for the Dewan Rakyat also the state legislative parties. After the Election Commission formation of Malaysia in 1963, another member of Sabah and Sarawak was added to represent the two states in the process. Furthermore, The Election Commission consist of a chairman, a deputy chairman and five members, which appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after consulting the Conference of Rulers.
The Election Commission has the power to set the limits and boundaries of the constituencies, considering the electoral roll of registered voters, and regulate the manner in of how the elections will be conducted. Although the Election Commission is in control, the Constitution will not be influence by the government in a way but the constitution has generally considered aiming by protecting the independence of the Commission. It is protected by The Act and can only be removed through the same procedure by the judge of the Supreme Court. However, the commissioner cannot be altered to his disadvantage after he has been appointed.
Besides that, the members of the Commission are appointed in which they have the trust and confidence of the public. The Constitution is not necessarily required consultation with the Prime Minister in this matter. Under the Article 40 of the Federal Constitution that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong cannot act on his own discretion unless it is fully and clearly expressed. In other cases, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong must comply passively to the advice of the Prime Minister. The functions of the Election Commission duties are also reviewing the boundaries of the parliamentary
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