The proposal to allow Malaysians living overseas to vote during general elections has been rejected by the MCA, which announced today that these people are "out of touch" with the country.
Presenting the party's views at the parliamentary select committee on electoral reform, central committee member Ei Kim Hock said extending the vote to Malaysians residing abroad would be unreasonable as they receive "doubtful" information.
"Voters residing overseas should not be allowed to vote. We view this seriously as those who reside abroad are out of touch and do not truly understand the situation in Malaysia.
"We are doubtful over the kind of information they receive...The future of the nation should be with those who remain in the country," Ei said.
In its memorandum submitted to the committee, MCA said news reports Malaysians overseas read about Malaysia are "biassed".
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Presenting the party's views at the parliamentary select committee on electoral reform, central committee member Ei Kim Hock said extending the vote to Malaysians residing abroad would be unreasonable as they receive "doubtful" information.
"Voters residing overseas should not be allowed to vote. We view this seriously as those who reside abroad are out of touch and do not truly understand the situation in Malaysia."We are doubtful over the kind of information they receive...The future of the nation should be with those who remain in the country," Ei said.
In its memorandum submitted to the committee, MCA said news reports Malaysians overseas read about Malaysia are "biassed".
[More to follow]
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