On Today Show
— Ooi Kok Hin, Executive Director of BERSIH 2.0 – The Role of Parliamentary Committees in SPR Appointments
— Apai Mek from Sungai Tangap Niah – The Multi-Billion Ringgit Internet Boost: Including the Interior?
— S Arutchelvan, deputy chairperson of PSM – From Struggle to Success: Plantation Workers Secure Housing Rights

Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Ooi Kok Hin, Pengarah Eksekutif BERSIH 2.0 – Peranan Jawatankuasa Parlimen dalam Pelantikan SPR
— Apai Mek dari Sungai Tangap Niah – Lonjakan Internet Bernilai Berbilion Ringgit: Termasuk Interior?
— S Arutchelvan, naib pengerusi PSM – Dari Perjuangan ke Kejayaan: Pekerja Plantasi Memperoleh Hak Perumahan

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Ooi Kok Hin, Executive Director of BERSIH 2.0
*The Role of Parliamentary Committees in SPR Appointments*
Today, in a press conference, Ooi Kok Hin stated that both the PH (Pakatan Harapan) and BN (Barisan Nasional) coalitions have twice reneged on their promises regarding the appointment of Election Commission (SPR) members.
As mentioned in the PH and BN manifestos for the 15th general election (PRU15), both parties expressed their agreement to appoint SPR members through a Special Parliamentary Committee. However, to date, two SPR members have been appointed without going through Parliament. Will PH and BN renege on their promises for the third time, when the position of SPR Chairman will be vacant at the end of this month, Ooi questioned.
Both dominant parties in this unity government accuse each other, stating that there is no joint manifesto stating agreement to appoint SPR members through a Parliamentary committee. So, the question now is whether GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) opposes the proposal to appoint members through Parliament?
Ooi said that GPS should be the one wanting the appointment of the SPR Chairman to be free from government influence because the redelineation of Sarawak's electoral constituencies will begin soon, and GPS certainly wants the redelineation to be fair - not influenced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, through the appointment of the SPR Chairman by the Prime Minister.
Ooi suggest GPS speak up. In addition to the appointment of SPR members through a Parliamentary committee, Ooi also suggested that the SPR be given enforcement powers and amendments to the election offenses act.
Regarding the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, Ooi expressed his disappointment with the old culture of announcing projects in areas involved in elections. That is why we want the SPR to have enforcement powers so that the SPR does not have to wait for police reports or MACC investigations. Through enforcement powers, the SPR will act swiftly to ensure that democracy is conducted fairly for all parties.
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