Why is Anwar Ibrahim disqualified from voting in Permatang Pauh?

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Anwar Ibrahim is disqualified from voting as he is currently serving a prison sentence.

PKR advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is unable to cast his vote in the upcoming Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election. This disqualification stems from his status as a prisoner, a condition explicitly stipulated by Election Commission (EC) laws that bars individuals from voting. The by-election itself was necessitated by Anwar's prior disqualification as an elected representative.
Prisoners are barred from voting under EC laws.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed that EC legislation outlines specific criteria for voter eligibility, which includes restrictions on certain categories of individuals. Among those explicitly mentioned as ineligible to vote are prisoners and individuals deemed to be of unsound mind. He emphasized that this is a legal provision, not a personal decision, stating that no prisoners have been permitted to vote.
The Permatang Pauh by-election was triggered by Anwar's disqualification.

The vacancy in the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat, leading to the by-election, occurred after Anwar Ibrahim was disqualified as an elected representative. This disqualification followed the rejection of a petition submitted by his family members to the Pardons Board.
Anwar Ibrahim is currently serving a five-year jail sentence.

Anwar Ibrahim is presently incarcerated and serving a five-year prison sentence. This sentence is a consequence of his conviction for sodomising his former personal aide.

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