Registration of Overseas Voter

I had contacted the Malaysian Embassy in Singapore and had been informed by Ms Shima from the consular, that only civil servants, full time students and their spouse are allowed to vote abroad. This is a gross conflict from your statements as publish by The Star.

Eugene Hooi

Dear Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abdul Aziz,

A very good afternoon sir, I refer to your comment published in The Star (dated 19 July)  as well as comments by your deputy Datuk Wira Haji Wan Ahmad published in The Star (dated 10 July). Both articles stated comments from your deputy as well as youself, that Malaysians residing overseas upon registering as voters can apply to vote as postal voters.

I had contacted the Malaysian Embassy in Singapore and had been informed by Ms Shima from the consular, that only civil servants, full time students and their spouse are allowed to vote abroad. This is a gross conflict from your statements as publish by The Star (quote: “As Parliament had decided to allow them voting rights, he said the EC had discussed the matter with Wisma Putra and the Immigration Department to ensure only those who had returned home at least once in five years be eligible to vote. Wan Ahmad said upon registration, they must request for postal voting in order to vote in the general election.”)

I hope to have a firm and clear answer from your good-self how Malaysians overseas are able to exercise our right to vote. I trust to have your good governance and impartiality to ensure Malaysian constitutional rights are not ignored.

Looking forward to your response soonest.

Thanking you in advance for your quick reply.

Yours sincerely,
Eugene Hooi

Reference:
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/19/nation/20120719125518&sec=nation
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/10/nation/20120710090706&sec=nation