National Institute for Electoral Integrity (NIEI) of Malaysia began in 1999 as an informal group of like-minded activists for genuine democracy. Attempt to register the group as a formal organization was initially rejected by Malaysian authority. It took almost ten years that is in 2007, to get NIEI legally registered in Malaysia.

NIEI works to enhance development of democracy in Malaysia, especially areas related to election issues and problems. Thus, NIEI is active in monitoring election processes and program on voters’ awareness.

In 2007 and 2008, NIEI is involved in voters’ education program for natives in the states of Sabah and Sarawak. This activity is about bringing awareness of rights of voters and making informed choices. The program is very popular among the natives and was frequently invited to conduct it in communities that were not in our target list.

Location

Malaysia

Disciplines

• Education

Affiliation

ANFREL

Website

http://www.niei.org.my