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Malaysia may one day vote online, EC says trust and security top priorities

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/14 11:56 X
Malaysia may one day vote online, EC says trust and security top priorities
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PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — The Election Commission (EC) has not ruled out the possibility of introducing online or electronic voting in Malaysia in the future.According to Berita...

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According to Berita Harian (BH), EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the proposal would however, require thorough study, particularly in terms of public trust and confidence in such a system.

He explained that several critical aspects must be considered, including cybersecurity, the integrity of the electoral process, ballot secrecy, infrastructure readiness and potential legislative amendments.

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Aug 14, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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