"That the perception of impartiality is of crucial significance is underscored by Article 113 of the Federal Constitution, the provision which establishes the Election Commission. 113(2) provides:
"In appointing members of the Election Commission the Yang di- Pertuan Agong shall have regard to the importance of securing an Election Commission which enjoys public confidence."
It is manifest that a member of a political party that will participate, or which may potentially participate, in any general election cannot be made members of the Election Commission. The fact that they are members of a political party is indicative of their political loyalties being to that party. This creates an obvious conflict of interest. This is reinforced in situations where the party Constitution requires allegiance, as I believe the UMNO constitution does."
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Election Commission: Apparent Bias
http://malikimtiaz.blogspot.com/2012/04/election-commission-apparent-bias.html
EC chief, deputy are 'registered Umno members'
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/196232
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"In appointing members of the Election Commission the Yang di- Pertuan Agong shall have regard to the importance of securing an Election Commission which enjoys public confidence."
It is manifest that a member of a political party that will participate, or which may potentially participate, in any general election cannot be made members of the Election Commission. The fact that they are members of a political party is indicative of their political loyalties being to that party. This creates an obvious conflict of interest. This is reinforced in situations where the party Constitution requires allegiance, as I believe the UMNO constitution does."
More:
Election Commission: Apparent Bias
http://malikimtiaz.blogspot.com/2012/04/election-commission-apparent-bias.html
EC chief, deputy are 'registered Umno members'
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/196232
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