马来西亚各团体敦促在11月29日选举前扩大对国外沙巴人的邮政投票。
Malaysian groups urge expanded postal voting for out-of-state Sabahans ahead of Nov. 29 election.
马来西亚的民间社会团体敦促选举委员会在11月29日的州选举前将邮政投票扩大到州外沙巴人, 提议将沙巴学生纳入州外公立大学、住院或养老院居民及选举人员。
Civil society groups in Malaysia are urging the Election Commission to expand postal voting to out-of-state Sabahans ahead of the November 29 state election, proposing inclusion of Sabah students in public universities outside the state, hospitalized or nursing home residents, and election personnel.
这些团体认为,根据现有条例,欧共体拥有法律权力,可以扩大资格,而无需制定新法律,他们呼吁联邦机构提供协助,援引宪法义务。
The groups argue the EC has legal authority under existing regulations to expand eligibility without new laws, and are calling on federal agencies to assist, citing constitutional obligations.
他们建议在11月3日开始申请,截止日期在11月7日和15日,强调改善选民进出和民主包容性的可行性和重要性。
They recommend starting applications on November 3, with deadlines by November 7 and 15, emphasizing the feasibility and importance of improving voter access and democratic inclusivity.