A demonstration and trial of using Myanmar Electronic Voting Machine (MEVM) was held yesterday at the Maykha Hall of the Kachin State Gov­ernment Office in Myitkyina, Kachin State, allowing eligible voters to experience the sys­tem firsthand.

U Khin Zaw, member of the Union Election Commis­sion, explained during the event that this machine is the first of its kind to be used in Myanmar’s electoral history. It was designed and produced domestically by Myanmar citi­zens. He noted that using this machine would eliminate the possibility of invalid votes and reduce delays in vote counting. It also aims to prevent numer­ical errors and ensure that ac­curate results are announced within a short time, thereby enabling more transparent and credible elections without con­troversies or irregularities.

Following the explanation, the Deputy Director-General of the Union Election Com­mission Office gave a detailed clarification on use of the MEVM system. Chief Minister of Kachin State U Khet Htein Nan, state ministers, depart­mental officials and represent­atives from political parties participated in a practical vot­ing session using the machine. — MNA/KZL