How-to: Postal Voting
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All Malaysians can register as a postal voter as long as:
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You are a Malaysian citizen
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You are 18 years old or older
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You have a permanent address
To register as a postal voter, you will need to do 2 things:
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Once you have an SPR account, register as a postal voter
Creating an SPR user account
Here’s how to apply:
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Go to myspr.spr.gov.my/login
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To apply for a user account, select “Permohonan Akaun Baru”
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Fill in the form with your relevant details
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Upload a digital copy of your IC and a selfie with it
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Fill in the CAPTCHA code and click the acknowledgement box
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Click “DAFTAR”
Next, you will be directed to a page where you must check if the displayed details are updated and correct. If there are any discrepancies, please follow the instructions on the dashboard.
How to apply to be a postal voter?
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Log-in to myspr.spr.gov.my/login
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Fill in your IC number, password, and the CAPTCHA code
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On the menu to the left, select “Permohonan Undi Pos” and then “Borang Permohonan”
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In KATEGORI, select “Pengundi Luar Negara.” If you are not overseas for working reasons, select LAIN-LAIN for SEBAB MEMOHON UNDI POS. Fill in the appropriate reason if you selected LAIN-LAIN
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Fill in the columns with the requested information
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Fill in the mailing address for where your ballot paper should be sent to
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Click the acknowledgement box in BAHAGIAN C
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After clicking DAFTAR you will be required your IC number and MySPR account password once again to obtain a TAC number
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Fill in the TAC number, submit the application, and you are done!
Contact SPR hotline at +603-88927018 or email them at upup@spr.gov.my if you face any trouble!
What’s next after applying as a postal voter?
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Remember to check your application!
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If successful, SPR will send you an email to inform you your application is successful.
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After Nomination Day, your ballot paper will be mailed to the address registered.
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You will receive a ballot package containing Form 2, Envelope A and Envelope B. Mark your postal ballot paper and insert the ballot paper into Envelope A. Fill in Form 2.
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Insert Envelope A and Form 2 into Envelope B.
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Return your envelope to the address listed!
References
spr.gov.my. 2022. Undi Pos Luar Negara | Portal Rasmi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (SPR).
Law minister: Longer voting hours for GE15, all Malaysians abroad can now register for postal voting, 2022.