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Consulate General
of Malaysia
550 South Hope Street,
Suite 400, Los Angeles, California 90071
Ph: 213.892.1238
Fax: 213.892.9031 |
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| FAQ On Voting in the U.S. |
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Who are eligible to vote as postal voters in the U.S.? |
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According to Elections (Registration of Electors) Regulations 2002, those who are eligible to vote are as follows:
- (i) In the public service of the Government of Malaysia or of any State or in the service of any local authority or statutory authority exercising the powers vested in it Federal or State Law, who is on duty outside the boundaries of Peninsular Malaysia or Sabah Sarawak;
- (ii) Engaged in full-time studies at any university, training college or any higher education institution outside the boundaries of Peninsular Malaysia or Sabah Sarawak.
If you are one of the above and your name is on the master electoral roll as an absentee voter, you will be eligible to vote.
You can check to find out if your name is in the electoral roll at the Election Commission website at www.spr.gov.my |
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What is the procedure for eligible postal voters in the U.S.? |
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Election Commission will forward to the Consulate General of Malaysia, Los Angeles the postal ballots for eligible postal voters residing under Consulate General Los Angeles jurisdiction (other states please contact the respective Consulate / Embassy). The ballot paper will then be forwarded to those on the list. Further instructions on how to send the ballot paper will be available in the package. |
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If I am a registered voter in Malaysia and am not in any of the two categories listed above, how can I exercise my voting rights? |
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According to the regulations by the Election Commission you have to cast your vote in Malaysia. |
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| Q: |
Will I still be able to register as a postal voter now? |
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Yes, you can still register as a postal voter for future elections. Only registered voters on the master electoral roll are eligible to vote. You are advised to update your voter status regularly to ensure you are able to exercise your voting rights. |
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