March 2, 2004
Internet, SMS Used Heavily in Campaigns Around the World
Malaysia's independent online news daily, Malaysiakini, has launched a comprehensive website, undi.info, on the Malaysian general election, reports E-Media Tidbits.
Subscribers also can get the results of polling via SMS. ... India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) uses SMS to stay in immediate touch with journalists for press conferences and tours, and to send messages to voters; it also has made its lotus poll symbol available to users on their mobile screen.
Elsewhere around the world
- In South Africa, official websites and SMS registration were used in the official voter registration process.
- President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea has a strong base of young, dedicated supporters using the Internet.
- Cell-phone campaigns via SMS also have been used in Iran to urge some voters to boycott recent polls.
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