Elector Registration (Voting)

Malaysians residing overseas who wishes to register as an elector - to enable them to participate in the next election - may register with the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra.

To register as an elector at the High Commission of Malaysia, one must:

a)      Be a Malaysian citizen;

b)      Be 21 years of age or above;

c)      Must not have being barred/disqualified by any laws in force.

There are 2 types of electors who can register at the High Commission:

(a) Normal Electors: Normal electors may register at the High Commission if you are a qualified citizen but have not yet registered as an elector. However, he/she needs to be present at polling centre in Malaysia, in the constituent where he/she wishes to be registered as an elector, to cast his/her votes during polling.   (b) Absent Voters: Absent voters are those specified under Regulation 2, Elections (Registration of Electors) Regulations 2002 i.e. members of the Malaysia Armed Forces and their spouses, Malaysian civil servants who are serving abroad and their spouses and full-time Malaysian students abroad and their spouses. Absent voters are permitted to cast their vote through postal voting.

 

To register, you need to:

(a) Write a letter of request for the Form A and addressed to the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra. Please include one (1) self-addressed envelope with a 55c stamp affixed for the form to be mailed to you. The address of the High Commission of Malaysia is:     The High Commission of Malaysia Consular Section 7 Perth Avenue Yarralumla,  ACT 2600     (b)  The completed application form needs to be returned to the High Commission, along with one self addressed envelope with a 55c stamp affixed, for the copy of the form to be returned to you.   (c)  Keep the copy of the registration form as proof of registration. It can be used as evidence of your registration in the event that your name does not appear in the draft of the Supplementary Roll, in which case you can submit a claim.