The coalition for clean and fair elections Bersih said today that the amendments to the Election Offences Act passed by the Dewan Rakyat early today remove safeguards from fraud.<br /><br />In particular, it feels the amendments are frustrating all plans laid out to nab phantom voters and reduce multiple voting. <br /><br />Speaking to reporters today, Bersih said the amendments - passed by the lower house after midnight - dilute the role of independent polling agents, who are now even told when they can enter the polling station to observe polling and counting of the ballots.<br /><br />"The Election Commission (EC) can even only allow counting agents in after the counting is done, going by the amendments.<br /><br />http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/195535
