How To Change Your Voting Address In Malaysia

To change your voting address in Malaysia, you'll first have to update your home address with the National Registration Department (JPN), or Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara.

Then, apply for an electoral division change online through MySPR or in-person via the Election Commission (EC) or Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia. Do note that the update is not immediate.

Can I change my voting address in Malaysia?	Yes. Registered voters who have moved may apply to change their electoral division.
Can I apply online?	Yes. The application can be made through MySPR.
Do I need to update my JPN address first?	Yes. The relevant address information should be updated before applying.
What form do I use?	Form A.
Will my voting area change immediately?	No. The change is subject to the EC's processing and voter-roll cycle, so it may not appear right away.

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Here's a step-by-step guide to changing your voting address:

STEP 1: Update your address with JPN

If your MyKad address no longer reflects where you live, apply for a replacement MyKad with your new residential address before requesting an electoral-division change.

STEP 2: Log in to MySPR

Use your MySPR account to access voter-registration services. If you are registering for a MySPR account for the first time, account approval may take some time before you can submit an application.

STEP 3: Submit Form A

Select Form A (Borang A) for an Electoral Division Change. Complete the application and submit it through MySPR.

STEP 4: Wait for the EC's processing

The change will not appear immediately. It must go through the EC's processing and voter-roll cycle. Here's how long it usually takes.

STEP 5: Check your updated details

Check your voter details later through MySPR Semak to see whether the new electoral division has appeared.

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Why is my voting place different from where I live?

Your voting place may be different from where you live because your electoral area is based on the official address information used for voter registration, not simply where you currently rent, study, or work.

Oftentimes, Malaysians find that their address is still tied to their hometown, a parent's address, or in a constituency they no longer live in. Remember, your voting area does not automatically change just because you have moved.

Common reasons your voting place looks wrong

Situation	Why it can happen
You moved to another state	Your voter record may still follow your old official address
You rent near your workplace	A rental address does not automatically update your electoral area
You study away from home	A student residence does not automatically move your voting place
You changed address recently	The change may not have gone through the Election Commission's voter-roll cycle yet
Your constituency name looks unfamiliar	Electoral boundaries do not always match everyday town or city names

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Do I need to update my JPN address before changing my voting address?

Yes. Your JPN address should be updated before you apply to change your electoral division through MySPR.

The EC determines your voting area based on the official address information used in voter registration. If your MyKad address no longer reflects where you live, you must visit a JPN counter in person and provide:

• Your current MyKad
• Proof of your new residential address, such as:
  • Electricity bill
  • Water bill
  • Sewerage bill
  • Other utility bill
• The completed address-change application

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The new address must be a permanent residential address in Malaysia, not a workplace, office, organisation, or P.O. Box. Once your MyKad address has been updated, you can apply through MySPR to change your electoral division.

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Will the change take effect immediately?

No. Submitting the application does not mean your voting area changes right away.

The application must go through the EC's processing and monthly voter-roll cycle before it appears in your updated voter information.

A change submitted too close to an election may:

• Still be under processing
• Appear only in a later voter roll
• Not take effect in time for that election

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Can I change my voting address by visiting a counter?

Yes. Voters may head over to a State Election Office (Pejabat Pilihan Raya Negeri) or authorised election-registration counters if they want to handle the electoral-division change process in person.

Here is a list of permanent State Election Office counters where you can visit physically to change your voting address:

State / area	State Election Office address
Perlis	State Election Office of Perlis, Level 1, KWSP Building, Jalan Bukit Lagi, 01000 Kangar, Perlis
Kedah	State Election Office of Kedah, Level 4, Zone A, Wisma Persekutuan Anak Bukit, Bandar Muadzam Shah, 06550 Alor Setar, Kedah
Penang	State Election Office of Penang, Level 4, Bangunan MARA, No. 33, Jalan Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Penang
Perak	State Election Office of Perak, Block A, Level 1, Bangunan Persekutuan, Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Selangor	State Election Office of Selangor, Lot G8-G13, Ground Floor, IDCC Shah Alam, Jalan Pahat L 15/L, Section 15, 40200 Shah Alam, Selangor
Negeri Sembilan	State Election Office of Negeri Sembilan, Level 6, Wisma Persekutuan, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Melaka	State Election Office of Melaka, Level 20, Menara Persekutuan, Jalan Persekutuan MITC, Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Johor	State Election Office of Johor, Level 6, Block B, Wisma Persekutuan, Jalan Ayer Molek, 80888 Ibrahim International Business District, Johor Bahru, Johor
Pahang	State Election Office of Pahang, Level 8, Wisma Persekutuan, Jalan Gambut, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Kelantan	State Election Office of Kelantan, Level 9, Wisma Persekutuan, Jalan Bayam, 15690 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Terengganu	State Election Office of Terengganu, Level 6, Wisma Persekutuan, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 20200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Sabah	State Election Office of Sabah, Level 2, Block A, Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Sarawak	State Election Office of Sarawak, Level 11, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93728 Kuching, Sarawak
Kuala Lumpur / Putrajaya	Federal Territories Election Office of Kuala Lumpur / Putrajaya, Level 10, Menara TH Selborn, No. 153, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

Voters should still check the latest contact details, office hours, and accepted services before going to a counter.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Can I change my voting address online?

Yes. The application can be submitted through MySPR.

2. Can I change my voting address right before an election?

You may be able to submit an application, but it may not take effect in time for that election.

3. How do I check whether my voting address has changed?

Use MySPR Semak to review your updated voter details. You can also look at MySPR to monitor if the application is being processed.

4. Does my voting place change automatically when I move?

No. Your voting place does not automatically change just because you move house. Moving to a new home, renting a room, changing jobs, or studying in another state does not automatically update your electoral division.

5. Can students change their voting address in Malaysia?

Yes. Students can apply to change their voting address, the same way other voters do. If your voter record is still tied to your family home but you now live somewhere else for your studies, your voting area will not automatically move to your campus, hostel, or rented room. For those only staying somewhere temporarily, it may not be worth changing unless you're sure you want the voting area to follow that new address.

6. Can renters change their voting address in Malaysia?

Yes. You do not need to own a home to change your voting address. Renters in Malaysia can apply to change their voting address, but the rented place should be the official residential address they want attached to their voter record. If you move rentals often, think carefully before changing your voting address each time.

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Last updated: 13 October 2026