
Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election on May 11 - EC
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said the nomination day and early voting day are on April 27 and May 7 respectively.
Thu Apr 04 2024

No plans to conduct redelineation exercise for now - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has no plans to carry out a redelineation of electoral boundaries for states in the peninsula and Sabah as the eight-year interval period is still ongoing.
Mon Jan 01 2024

EC expects 70per cent turnout for Kemaman by-election
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said that 49 polling centres would be open at 8 am tomorrow in Kemaman, involving 244 streams.
Fri Dec 01 2023

EC meeting on Kemaman by-election in progress
The meeting chaired by EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh is to set important dates for the by-election, such as nomination and polling.
Tue Oct 17 2023

Pelangai by-election on Oct 7 - EC
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said nomination and early voting for by-election have been fixed on Sept 23 and Oct 3 respectively.
Thu Aug 24 2023

EC meeting on Pelangai by-election in progress
The meeting chaired by EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh is to set the important dates for the by-election.
Thu Aug 24 2023

State polls: Pas retains control of Terengganu, Kelantan
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh announced that PAS won 17 out of 32 state seats in Terengganu and 23 out of 45 state seats in Kelantan.
Sat Aug 12 2023

Polls: EC expects voter turnout to exceed 85 per cent
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh advised voters not to hand over their IC to anyone they don't know, other than EC staff for verification.
Fri Aug 11 2023

Voters in six states urged to fulfil responsibility this Saturday - EC chairman
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh hopes the voter turnout will exceed 86 per cent recorded in the last 15th General Election.
Tue Aug 08 2023

Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections to cost RM6 million - EC
Expenditure for the Pulai parliamentary by-election is estimated at RM4.5 million while for the Simpang Jeram by-election at RM1.5 million.
Thu Aug 03 2023

Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections set for Sept 9 - EC
Nomination Day will be on August 26, and early voting is scheduled for September 5.
Thu Aug 03 2023

Meeting to set dates for Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections taking place at Menara SPR
The by-elections are called following the death of the incumbent, the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub on July 23.
Thu Aug 03 2023

Kuala Terengganu by-election to be held simultaneously with six state polls on Aug 12
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said the nomination and early voting for the by-election will be held on July 29 and Aug 8, respectively.
Tue Jul 18 2023

Elections in six states to cost RM420 million - EC
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said a total of 153,760 officers will be appointed to handle the election process in the six states.
Wed Jul 05 2023

State polls: Selangor has highest number of young and old voters
Selangor has the highest number of young voters between the ages of 18 and 20, totalling 274,194 people.
Wed Jul 05 2023

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025