The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is launching the monthly newsletter "Members Roundup" to share news and updates about programs and activities of its members. The "Members Roundup" newsletter will feature information about what ANFREL members are working on in pushing for electoral democracy in their respective countries. It serves as
The People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) released the first interim report of their observation of the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election, 12 September 2024. The report covered PAFFREL's pre-election observation including the postal voting period, election-related activities on social media, campaign finance regulation, and election-related complaints and violations. PAFFREL
The People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) urged the President of Sri Lanka to resolve problems concerning the post of Inspector General of Police and ensure the people's right to vote. In a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on 1 August 2024, PAFFREL said the "Acting Inspector General of Police
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) has expressed concern following the government's announcement to require all social media and internet messaging services with at least eight million registered users in the country to apply for a Class License for Application Service Provision under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act
ANFREL member Transparency Maldives released a handbook to help the youth in Maldives "ignite positive change" in their community. The "Youth Civic Handbook" contains information exploring fundamentals of democracy and human rights, with particular focus on political parties, elections and climate governance. The handbook also contains useful tools to address local and
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) has launched a comprehensive study on the Reform of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) during an event with Rasuah Busters at Karangkraf, Shah Alam, yesterday. BERSIH believes that the current structure of the MACC has many weaknesses and gaps, especially when the institution was
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) released a commissioned research paper on the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission, 18 July 2024. The report titled "Strengthening the Independence and Accountability of the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission: Problems, Case Studies, and Reform Strategies" presented key institutional issues that tackle independence, accountability and constitutional
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and it is finding applications in many areas including elections. While AI’s potential for improving electoral processes is recognized, what has been highlighted is the misuse and abuse of the technology as seen in recent elections worldwide. In Indonesia, the use of AI and deepfakes
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) met with the Deputy Prime Minister II, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in Parliament today (9 July 2024). BERSIH took this opportunity to submit a memorandum detailing the proposed reform agenda, particularly on the issues of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation for Members of
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) condemns the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that the Madani Government will establish a Senior Citizen Center (PAWE) and build a Tamil school in Sungai Bakap if they win in the Sungai Bakap by-election. The announcement, made at the
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) expresses our deepest disappointment in the Unity Government and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for violating their election promise for the third time in appointing an election commissioner without undergoing Parliamentary committees. This is done despite the chair of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) refers to the recent announcements of new allocations made by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming in Penang. On June 11, Prime Minister Anwar, through his political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, delivered contributions worth RM290,000
LENTE recognizes that advancements in Artificial Intelligence, such as generative AI, are increasingly used in information/influence operations or misused to peddle disinformation, particularly within the context of elections. The use of deepfakes in the elections of Indonesia and India this year or during the Nigerian and Slovakian elections last year, as well
Transparency Maldives invited young content creators and advocates in the country to join the Short Movie Challenge. Registration deadline is on 20 June 2024. The films produced should be around the themes of gender equality, youth empowerment and civil engagement, mental health awareness and support, and human rights and anti-corruption. Participants must
Expert speakers during Day 1 of the Regional Forum on the 2025 PH Elections, 13 May 2024, shared insights and experiences from the conduct of elections in the super election year of 2024. They offered lessons and best practices which electoral stakeholders can consider as the Philippines marked one year before the
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) shared the panel discussion speakers and moderators for the regional forum on the upcoming elections in the Philippines. "What can we learn from the 2024 Super Election Year? A Regional Forum on the 2025 PH Elections" is happening on 13-14 May 2024 at the Shangri-La
In an open letter, civil society organizations in Malaysia including ANFREL member the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH), expressed "utmost concern" on the upcoming appointment of a new Election Commission (EC) chairperson. The letter said the appointments of two EC commissioners under the current government's administration were done without going
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) expresses disappointment with the latest appointment of Election Commission (EC) member without parliamentary review. The EC , through a post on their Facebook page, welcomed its newest member, Datuk Haji Sapdin bin Ibrahim, who began his duties on Monday (6 May). This latest development
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) shared the panel discussion topics for the regional forum on upcoming elections in the Philippines. "What can we learn from the 2024 Super Election Year? A Regional Forum on the 2025 PH Elections" is happening on 13-14 May 2024 at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) takes seriously the issue of the slow implementation of the reform agenda by the current government. BERSIH stresses that the reform agenda must be taken seriously by all parties, especially the Federal Government. We must recognize that Malaysia is currently navigating a crucial phase
Transparency Maldives appreciates and thanks the nearly 270 observers and volunteers in our observer network, deployed across the country and abroad in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 206 polling stations. Without them this domestic observation would not have been possible. Transparency Maldives believes that an independent observation effort at
Transparency Maldives is observing today’s Parliamentary Elections with an observer network around the country spanning Malé, the atolls, and prisons, as well as abroad in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We thank the nearly 270 observers and volunteers deployed across 205 ballots boxes across the country and abroad for their
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) refers to the decision of the High Court that allowed Najib Razak's application to prohibit the media from covering the proceedings of his application for leave to file judicial review with regards to the existence of an alleged Addendum or additional Order by the
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) partnered with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the Asian Network for Free Elections(ANFREL), and the Bangsamoro Information Office (BIO) for the regional forum "One year before the 2025 Philippine Elections: What can we learn from the 2024 Super Election year?" The forum will convene election
14 April 2024: Election observation is one of the most important activities conducted by Transparency Maldives in its efforts to strengthen the electoral system and increase people's confidence in elections. Since the first multi-party presidential election in 2008, Transparency Maldives has observed all national elections. Prior to fielding the nation-wide observation, TM
The Chairman,The Election Commission.Rajagiriya Inviting the delegation of International Election Observers. Currently, there is an election heat building up in the country, and it seems that political parties have focused their attention on several elections. As per the Constitution, the presidential election should be held before the 17th October 2024, and since
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) refers to the claims made by former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak regarding the existence of additional terms or addendum in the royal pardon by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which will allow him to serve the remaining six-year prison sentence under house
The routine of promises and pledges ahead of an election has become customary and influences the voters’ right to freely choose a candidate. We continue to observe the abuse of state resources, undermining the democratic competitive nature of elections and skewing the level playing field in favour of the incumbent. Transparency Maldives
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) refers to a statement by YB Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) yesterday (2 April 2024) that the initiative to separate the powers of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor will be implemented
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) urges the Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, and the Federal Government to promptly implement reforms to the process of appointing members of the Election Commission, especially for the position of Chairperson. Tan Sri Abdul Ghani, the Chairman of the EC, is due to retire in