First-past-the-post electoral system remains relevant, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-past-the-post electoral system remains relevant and suitable for use in the country’s elections, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, a minister in the Prime Minister's Department, has stated that the current first-past-the-post electoral system is still relevant and suitable for Malaysia's elections. She also mentioned that several democracies, such as India and the United Kingdom, use this system.
According to Azalina, the first-past-the-post system is straightforward and enables voters to establish a strong connection with their elected representatives. These insights are based on a study conducted by the Special Select Committee on Improving the Electoral Process in December 2011 and April 2012.
The government remains open to discussing and welcoming suggestions to enhance the country's electoral system as part of its ongoing commitment to comprehensive institutional reforms. However, any proposed changes must be carefully evaluated, considering various factors, including policy, legal, administrative implications, and their potential impact on Malaysia's political landscape.
This response was published on the parliament portal in reaction to a query from Oscar Ling Chai Yew (PH-Sibu) regarding the government's stance and plans for electoral reform, including the potential adoption of a semi-proportional representation system.
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