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The Election Commission is examining a proposal to introduce domestic postal voting across Malaysia, with the study expected to conclude next year following consultations with political parties and stakeholders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysia against becoming entrenched in divisive racial and regional politics, citing worries ahead of Johor's electoral contest.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has questioned the state government's decision to create appointed assemblymen positions, expressing concern over democratic transparency as voters will not have a say in their selection.
Pakatan Harapan's Puteri Wangsa candidate Dr Maszlee Malik has stressed the importance of fostering a more mature political culture through constructive dialogue, urging voters to base electoral decisions on facts and evidence rather than emotion.
Barisan Nasional is using past electoral disappointments as a catalyst for institutional reform, vowing to rebuild public confidence through revised strategies ahead of Johor polls.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has proposed adopting proportional representation to ensure minority groups retain parliamentary representation as Malaysia's demographic composition shifts significantly by 2050.