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.

In particular, it feels the amendments are frustrating all plans laid out to nab phantom voters and reduce multiple voting.

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.

"The Election Commission (EC) can even only allow counting agents in after the counting is done, going by the amendments.

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