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Local Authorities Election Ordinance
Local Authorities Election Ordinance whereby the British, entrusted local councils will organise elections for the office of councillors -
Local Councils Ordinance
This ordinance set by the British empowers local residents to establish local councils in their area wherever necessary -
Local Government Elections still held after independence
Local Governement Elections continue to be held even after Malaya gain independence -
Local Government Elections Act 1960 (LGEA) Came into Force
June 1, 1960, the Local Government Elections Act 1960 (LGEA) came into force. This Act has never been repealed; it continues to exist after being amended a few times. -
Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation
Emergency ( Suspension Of Local Government Elections ) Regulation 1965 And Emergency ( Suspension Of Local Government Elections ) Amendments Regulations 1965 (exact date unavailable) These two enactments led to the suspension of local government elections.
Reasons of Suspension:
- Internal administrative and political problems facing local councils
-Violent confrontation against the newly formed Malaysia by Indonesia 1964 -
Suspension of Local Governement Elections made Permanent
Suspension of local government elections made permanent under the Local Government Act 1976.- Exact Date Unavailable -
Concerns about Local Governments raised issue on reviving Local Government Elections
Minister and People's Progressive Party President M. Kayveas raised concerns about local governments in late 2005. This has stirred up people's suggestion on reviving local government elections. (Exact date not available) -
Pakatan Rakyat wins Selangor State
Pakatan Rakyat promise to hold local government election in their states (including Selangor) upon winning the general elections. -
PM Against Local Government Elections
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that reviving local government elections would only give rise to politicking at the local government level. -
Local Governement Elections yet to be REINSTATED
After three and a half years in reign, Pakatan Rakyat still yet to reinstate local government elections due to a ruling in the federal constitution
