This event will facilitate a great opportunity to discuss key issues pertaining to local government elections. In lieu of the spirit of democracy, some political parties and non-governmental organizations have advocated restoring local government elections. On the surface, this may appear easy and doable but there are many issues to consider in terms of practicality, feasibility and legality. This roundtable discourse would also examine the various “facts and fictions” regarding local government elections as microscopically as possible.

We sincerely hope that you will accept our complimentary invitation and we look forward to your reply. Your participation in this closed-door session would enrich this forum and enable it to be a valuable space for intellectual exchange of ideas on the big question: “To have or not to have local government elections, and if yes, then how?”

Attached herewith is the tentative program for your kind perusal. Kindly RSVP your attendance by Friday, 7^th of May, 2010 to Ms Janet How, Executive Secretary of SEDAR Institute at 03-92832380 (9.30am to 6.00pm) or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For further enquiries, please contact the same number or email address stated above.