WELCOME TO OBSERVE: Wan Ahmad (left) welcoming delegates from the international fact-finding mission at his office. — Bernama photo
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has given its clarification on the electoral system and process in the country to an international fact-finding mission.
Describing the meeting as successful, EC deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar Wan Ahmad, said the EC clarified on questions raised such as fair media access to political parties, a clean electoral roll, overseas voters and delineation of constituencies.
“Since they have met political parties, it is fair that they come to us to seek clarification.
“We welcome election observers and fact-finding missions from abroad to get correct and accurate information from us.
“As the 13th general election draws closer, definitely many election fact-finding mission delegates and observers from overseas are coming to meet political parties here.
“If they obtain information only from political parties, such information or facts are likely to be biased,” he told Bernama.
Earlier, EC member Datuk Christopher Wan received a courtesy call from a 12-member international fact-finding
mission on the election in Malaysia who were here at the invitation of the office of the opposition leader.
Made up of delegates
from Germany, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, South Africa, Turkey, Indonesia and Tunisia,
the team was briefed on the electoral system and process, followed by a question and answer session.
“After getting our explanation, I noticed that they (the delegates) have a better understanding of the electoral system and process in the country. Several delegates said they felt that the EC had given an honest explanation,” said Wan Ahmad. — Bernama