The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) has urged contesting candidates and political parties in the upcoming Malacca state election to introduce an array of reforms promising post-election stability and accountability through institutional reform.

Through the "Malacca Challenge", Bersih proposed that candidates include anti-hopping laws, a confirmatory vote of confidence as well as a constructive vote of no confidence into their manifestos during the campaign period.

Bersih chairperson...