YOU ASK, NG TI ST BANTAH ANSWER VO TE E- O What do you need to know about PR e-voting system?

1.What is an e-voting
E-voting system is the short form for electronic voting. It is a system that replaces the manual system that we have been used before.(mark X on the paper)

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2.How does this system

This system uses software that included with some modules such as electoral module, nomination, voting process and counting of votes. You will vote at the designated voting centre like at residential colleges, faculties and at DTC (Dewan Tunku Chancellor).

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3.How to vote using the

e-voting system?
Like the previous elections, you have to check your status as a voter to make sure that you are qualified to vote for the session. You have to use your matrix card for registration and the pin number will be given by then.

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You will be asked to go to the next computer which is equipped with the software of e-voting system. Then, you will key in your pin number that has been given. The list of candidates will appear on the screen. And you are required to vote for 2 (two) candidates from the FACULTY and 9 (nine) candidates from PUBLIC.

Whats next?

Basically, this system is very easy. It saves time and simplify the process of voting as well as counting of the votes. However, if we just think about convenience, why dont we just use SMS voting? Wouldnt it be much easier?

Is E-voting is an easy system to apply?

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In AUKU, students are given rights to vote for any candidate. (See: Section 52 Constitution of University of Malaya, University and University Colleges Act 1971). However, in this system, the system operator which are Center Information Technology (PTM) and HEP will control the system totally. When you register to get the pin number, your name will be detected and the system will record your vote. This means that the conductor of this system will know who you are voting for. There is no physical evidence that will prove our votes are secret. In addition, there is no guarantee for this system not to be hacked by anyone. Even though this system is equipped with VLAN (wireless that prevent hackers), there is no guarantee since we have some records of invasions.

5. Does people know who Im voting for?

7.Will there be damaged

ballots?
In this system, there will be no damage ballots because all of the ballots will be accepted and counted.However, it cannot ensure your vote will reach to the candidate you choose.

cost to develop this system?

Total of the actual cost cannot be clearly determined. However, to produce a new software system as well as using computers and the internet totally

8. How much is the

9. Can voting be done

at any place?
No. Voting can only be done in certain places and only computer that equipped with e-voting system will be used. This is because, there is no connection of internet unless only for the system. And Wi-fi only open for certain areas.

Why is this system being protested?

Generally, when the system is observed, a lot of doubts arise regarding the operating of the system and also the integrity of the individual who manage it.

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11. What is happening?

In the election before, there were some voters that vote for more than once. In addition, there were individuals who are not qualified have participated in the election as what happen in Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah Residential College where 3 students from Centre for Foundation in Science were caught voting. Hence, what can we expect from this new system (e-voting) while fraud issues in the previous election are still not improved? Who can guarantee the system is not manipulated by certain individuals?

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Therefore, who will ensure that the system will be fair?

This system can be improved by giving space to independent monitoring bodies such as MAFREL (Malaysian For Free and Fair Election) or Commission of Malaysia Election (SPRM) to participate in the selection committee of MPM. In addition, student representatives should be given a chance to sit together with the audit committee election. Selection main committee of Students Representative Council (MPM) should be selected based on integrity and frauds free. Students have rights to speak out and they can make their own decisions without restriction from any party.

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