EC will review electoral boundaries nationwide after Parliament approval
The Malaysian Election Commission is preparing to review electoral boundaries nationwide, contingent on Parliament approving constitutional amendments to increase seats for Sabah and Sarawak. This move aims to address historical imbalances in parliamentary representation.
Why it matters
Redrawing electoral boundaries is a significant political shift that could alter the balance of power in the Malaysian Parliament and impact future election outcomes.
PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) will review the electoral boundaries nationwide if Parliament approves constitutional amendments to increase the number of seats for Sabah and Sarawak.
EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the proposed increase would also take into account the parliamentary constituencies in Peninsular Malaysia.
He said the representation ratio for Sabah and Sarawak would be increased from its current level.
“The EC will conduct a review of the boundaries of the electoral constituencies in all three areas, subject to amendments to the Federal Constitution,” he said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 13).
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