“We have always demanded a free, fair, and acceptable election,” Fakhrul said. “The government and the election commission are trying to move in that direction, but certain developments have made us concerned. The core problem with the PR system is that it reduces the voter’s ability to choose individual candidates; they would be voting for a party rather than a person. This undermines the very concept of direct representation,” he added.
Fakhrul warned that introducing a new and complex electoral system at this point could confuse the electorate. “For people who are eager to see the establishment of a democratic government and a swift election, this is indeed a matter of concern,” he concluded.