Author: S. Sothi Rachagan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Election law
Languages : en
Pages : 346

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Author: IBP, Inc.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1514517329
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 314

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Malaysia Electoral, Political Parties Laws and Regulations Handbook - Strategic Information, Regulations, Procedures

Author: Muhammad Fathi Yusof
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Elections
Languages : en
Pages : 752

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This research offers critical insight on the concept of free and fair elections and its implementation under the constitutional framework in Malaysia. The study is aimed at analyzing whether the existing constitutional framework has provided enough support on the conduct of free and fair elections. The term 'free and fair elections' is used to describe the standards of election, which are mainly based on international obligations and general democratic principles. The term refers to the principle that supports the fundamental purpose of the election itself. This research explores the concept of free and fair elections based on a mixed academic and applied law research whereby conventional method is used along with historical and evaluative techniques. In this context the quality of elections in Malaysia is measured through assessment on the relevant constitutional provisions. Every element of election in the constitution is examined based on the concept of free and fair election. The findings reveal that, the framers of the Constitution had strongly recommended a reliable system but it has been weakened by the changes proposed by the Working Committee and the amendments afterwards. The result of this thesis also shows that the existing electoral process is partially free and fair. The facts that the political freedoms are curtailed, the restrictions on political critics and the failure to ratify international instruments are among the basis of the finding that the election is partially free. The conclusion that the Malaysia election is not completely fair is based on the many indicators such as: degree of neutrality the Election Commission; lack of caretaker government policy; unfair media access; and unfair delimitation. The study proposes a genuine electoral reform which should start with administrative reform. This research also strongly argues on the importance of fair competition, transparency, accountability and control on political party financing. The result obtained may assist in providing academic perspective for electoral reform. More importantly, it would be very helpful for more detailed research of essential areas on elections in order to improve the electoral process in Malaysia.

Author: Po Jen Yap
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317361490
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 250

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In the past century, Asian nations have experienced a wave of democratisation as countries in the region have gained independence or transitioned from authoritarian military rule towards more participatory politics. At the same time, there has been an expansion of judicial power in Asia, whereby new courts or empowered old ones emerge as independent constraints on governmental authority. This is the first book to assess the judicial review of elections in Asia. It provides important insights into how Asian courts can strategically engage with the political actors in their jurisdictions and contribute to a country’s democratic discourse. Each chapter in the book sheds light on the judicial review of elections and the electoral process in a specific Asian jurisdiction, including Common Law Asia, namely Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as jurisdictions in Civil Law Asia, namely Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. It fills a gap in the literature by addressing a central challenge to democratic governance, namely the problem of partisan self-dealing in the electoral processes. By exploring the constantly evolving role of the courts in addressing pivotal constitutional questions, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian Law, Governance and Politics.

Author: Mavis Puthucheary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Election law
Languages : en
Pages : 94

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Author: Kai Ostwald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789814786935
Category : Elections
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Malaysia will hold its 14th general election before August 2018, bringing renewed focus on the nature of political competition in the country. This paper provides a systematic overview of the electoral process and an assessment of how it shapes the country's political environment. Political competition in Malaysia is extensively manipulated to provide the incumbent government substantial advantages in elections. Most of the manipulations are a result of institutional bias during the pre-election phase. They create a fundamentally uneven playing field that has entrenched the political dominance of the UMNO-led coalition. Electoral manipulations impose numerous costs. These include direct costs like the inefficient allocation of resources, as well as indirect costs like the exacerbating of ethnic divisions. Both channels hinder Malaysia's efforts to reach further developmental milestones. The high degree of electoral manipulation in Malaysia, juxtaposed against its successful developmental record and relative social stability, makes the country an important case for the growing body of research on electoral integrity and malpractice.

Author: Sofiah Jewa (Tunku.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789832920021
Category : Election law
Languages : en
Pages : 2184

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Author: Andrew Reynolds
Publisher: Stockholm : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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Author: Andrew Harding
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900463309X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 331

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This book aims to give a comprehensive picture of law, government and the constitution in Malaysia, and to set constitutional developments in their proper political and social context. It is written in such a way that lawyers may see how perspectives other than the purely legal can enrich the understanding of constitutional issues in Malaysia and that others may comprehend the lawyer's perspective on these issues. There has been an increasing interest in constitutional issues in Malaysia since the mid-1980s following a number of important events, including the advent of judicial activism and the curtailment of royal powers. There is now a pressing need for a reappraisal of the Malaysian constitution in terms of its political and social dimensions and dynamics, and the extent of its adherence to, or its interpretation of, those principles which are collectively known as `constitutionalism', that is, democratic government, the rule of law, the separation of powers, and the observance of fundamental human rights and liberties. The book examines how the constitution has adjusted to its environment, how it actually operates and how its abstractions differ from reality. The author concludes that the principles of the constitution have been eroded to such a degree that a new constitutional settlement is needed - one which makes it clear what the basic tenets of the Malaysian polity are.

Author: International IDEA
Publisher: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
ISBN: 9187729660
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 480

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This Handbook was developed for electoral administrators and those involved in reforming EMBs. It provides comparative experience of and best practices on EMB structures and funding models, as well as means for evaluating performance. A range of case studies illustrate examples from specific contexts in Afghanistan, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Haiti, India, Kenya, the Republic of Korea, Liberia, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Senegal, Republic of Seychelles, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States. This new and revised edition of the 2006 International IDEA Handbook includes updated country-level data and case studies and significantly expanded sections on the role of gender, professional development and technology in elections.