{"id":58304,"date":"2022-10-25T13:55:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T05:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=58304"},"modified":"2022-11-10T16:07:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T08:07:07","slug":"how-to-vote-in-malaysia-ge15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/how-to-vote-in-malaysia-ge15\/","title":{"rendered":"Voting For The First Time? Here Are The Important Things You Must Know For GE15"},"content":{"rendered":"

The date is set. Malaysians will head to the polls on November 19 to elect a new federal government. The 15th Malaysian general election (GE) will set a few milestones. Among those, a new law lowers the minimum voting age from 21 to 18\u2014adding as many as 7.8 million new voters to the electoral roll\u2014besides introducing automatic voter registration. If you are voting for the first time, it can be an exciting and slightly daunting experience. To prep you for the ballot box, we have prepared this little guide on <\/span>how to vote in Malaysia<\/span> for all you first-time voters!<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m 18 And Above, <\/span>How Do I <\/span>Register To Vote In GE15 Malaysia<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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You don\u2019t have to scramble to learn <\/span>how to register to vote in Malaysia<\/span>, as you are <\/span>already<\/span><\/i> registered! With the gazettement of the <\/span>Undi18 Bill<\/span><\/a>, the electoral roll will automatically include the names of Malaysian citizens eligible to cast votes. So, there\u2019s no need for you to do anything other than checking your voter status and voting location as well as learn <\/span>how to vote in Malaysia<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do I Check My Voter Status?<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can check your voter registration status and where you will be casting your ballot with one of these three simple methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Election Commission\u2019s Official Portal<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Head over to <\/span>https:\/\/mysprsemak.spr.gov.my<\/span><\/a> and click <\/span>Semakan Daftar Pemilih<\/i><\/b>. <\/b>Enter your MyKad\/IC number (and a CAPTCHA code) and hit <\/span>Semak<\/i><\/b>.<\/b><\/p>\n

2. MySPR Mobile App<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Download the free <\/span>MySPR Semak <\/span><\/i>mobile app (<\/span>iOS<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Android<\/span><\/a>) and follow the same methods as above after you launch the app.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Election Commission’s Hotline<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you do not have access to the Internet, you can call the EC hotline at <\/span>03-88927018 and provide the necessary information when requested<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Bring On Polling Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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For the actual voting process, you need nothing more than your MyKad\/IC. But we suggest you bring along these extra little items that will make your visit to the polling station a comfortable one (anticipate long queues and unfavourable weather!)<\/span><\/p>\n