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Local Authorities Election Ordinance whereby the British, entrusted local councils will organise elections for the office of councillors
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This ordinance set by the British empowers local residents to establish local councils in their area wherever necessary
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Local Governement Elections continue to be held even after Malaya gain independence
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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 This Act has never been repealed; it continues to exist after being amended a few times.
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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 government elections made permanent under the Local Government Act 1976.- Exact Date Unavailable
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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)
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Pakatan Rakyat promise to hold local government election in their states (including Selangor) upon winning the general elections.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that reviving local government elections would only give rise to politicking at the local government level.
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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
