No physical campaigns, ceramah, visits in Melaka election
Ceramah (talks), public speeches and physical campaigns are not allowed during the Melaka state election, according to Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Melaka state elections: Nominations set for Nov 8, polling on Nov 20
Abdul Ghani said EC has appointed 28 returning officers and 80 assistant returning officers for the state election.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Batu Sapi by-election will be held after emergency period ends - EC
The Batu Sapi parliamentary by-election will be held within 60 days after the emergency period ends, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Batu Sapi by-election cancelled - EC
Election Commission (EC) chairman, Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said following the declaration of emergency, another date would be set for the by-election.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Nation battling COVID-19, not right time to hold general, state election - EC
Now is not the right time to hold a general or state election as the country is still battling COVID-19, the Election Commission (EC) said today.
Tue Oct 13 2020
COVID-19: EC confirms three Sabah election officers test positive
Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh today confirmed that three of its officers who were on duty in the Sabah state election have tested positive for COVID-19.
Fri Oct 02 2020
Sabah Election: 41 per cent voter turnout as at noon - EC
Election Commission chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said the commission expects a voter turnout of between 70 and 75 per cent by the time all polling stations close at 5 pm.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Abdul Ghani Salleh appointed new EC chairman
Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh has been appointed the new Election Commission (EC) chairman effective today.
Fri Aug 21 2020
EC receives 229,919 new voter registration applications
EC secretary Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said the 2017 third quarter Supplementary Electoral Roll (RDPT) would be on display for 14 days from tomorrow to Nov 6 at 960 places nationwide.
Tue Oct 24 2017
EC to carry out review of redelineation exercise
The EC would propose that there be no changes in the number of parliamentary and state seats in the peninsula.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024