Blockchain Adoption in E-Voting in Malaysian Higher Education: Concept paper

Fadhilnor Rahmad; Mazwani Ayu Mazlan; Mohd Ridwan Seman Kamaruzzaman; Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI18.5488

Authors

Fadhilnor Rahmad School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Mazwani Ayu Mazlan School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohd Ridwan Seman Kamaruzzaman School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI18.5488

Keywords:

Blockchain Technology , Electronic Voting , Higher Education

Abstract

Many industries use blockchain. Its potential to change eVoting systems has received global interest. This concept paper addresses the pros and downsides of integrating blockchain technology into Malaysian higher education's eVoting system. To contribute to the scientific debate on secure, transparent, and efficient voting techniques. This topic's difficulties and prospects are examined. We analyse the benefits of blockchain technology for Malaysian electronic voting. Blockchain technology in eVoting is challenging to implement despite its benefits. This section covers important issues such as technology readiness, scalability, and regulation. These challenges must be overcome to enable blockchain-based eVoting.

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