07-Oct-21 18:00

Yap Swee Seng, Executive Director, Bersih | Halmie Azrie, Research Executive, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) | Nirmala Devi Windgaetter, Secretary-General, Global Bersih

It has been announced that every Malaysians, including those who are abroad, will be automatically registered as voters by the end of this year. First, we cover the significance and impact of automatic voter registration. Next, we look at why it matters for people to vote in the constituency they live in. Finally, we discuss how this decision will impact overseas voters. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock