What does the Election Rules Section 11(2)(d) say about using the same logo?

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Section 11(2)(d) bars candidates from different parties from using the same logo.

The rule says candidates from rival political parties contesting the same seat cannot use the same party or coalition logo. Use of a logo is limited to candidates who have valid written approval from the relevant party or coalition, and nominations without that approval may be rejected.
Only approved candidates may use a party or coalition logo

The permission must come from the relevant party or coalition through an official letter. That means the logo is not open for general use by all candidates in the same constituency.
Rival candidates in the same seat cannot share one logo

The rule applies when candidates from different political parties are contesting the same seat. In that situation, they cannot appear under the same party or coalition logo.
Rejected nominations can still lead to an independent run

A candidate whose nomination is rejected for lacking valid approval may still contest as an independent. In that case, the returning officer allocates a symbol for the candidate to use.
The issue arose in a PAS and Bersatu contest

The dispute concerns PAS and Bersatu, both of which are part of Perikatan Nasional, and they are expected to face each other in the same seat. A former Election Commission deputy chairman said only one valid approval exists and that the commission can decide who has authority to issue it.

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