Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament, calls for November 14 polls
Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved the 225-seated parliament late Tuesday and called for general elections on Nov 14.
Wed Sep 25 2024
India to hold world's largest elections between April and June
Nearly a billion people will be eligible to vote in India's general elections, to be held over almost seven weeks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote
As general elections approach this week in Bangladesh, opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan says he had to hide out in the homes of a string of acquaintances until nominations closed
Tue Jan 02 2024
Indonesia court overturns order to delay 2024 elections
The ruling by the Jakarta High Court means the February 2024 presidential and general elections should be able to go ahead as scheduled.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Voting for general elections begins in Nepal
About 17.988 million voters are eligible to elect 275 members to the lower house and 550 members to the seven provincial assemblies.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Malaysians vote on Saturday, outcome remains unpredictable
Malaysians will go to polls this Saturday in one of the most unpredictable general elections, with no indication as yet on the coalition that will garner the required numbers on their own.
Thu Nov 17 2022
What will MUDA bring to the Opposition this GE15?
Fairly new to the Malaysian political landscape, it remains to be seen if youth-centric party MUDA will be able to make its mark in the coming general elections (GE15).
Thu Oct 13 2022
Imran Khan plans street protests to press for new Pakistan elections
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday night warned of nationwide street protests in the coming days if the government doesn't agree to hold new general elections.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Oldest general election candidate Tok Mun dies
Maimun Yusof, better known as Tok Mun, the oldest candidate in the 12th and 13th general elections, died today at the age of 103.
Sun Jul 03 2022
Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months
The extension was made for necessary preparations for the multi-party general elections, the announcement said.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Myanmar to hold general elections in second half of 2023
The state power has been held by Min Aung Hlaing for six months since a state of emergency was declared in Myanmar on Feb 1 this year.
Sun Aug 01 2021
Twice defeated, Tok Mun admits dream of winning election never fades
Maimun Yusof, or fondly known as Tok Mun, was the oldest candidate to contest for a parliamentary seat in two general elections back in 2008 and 2013.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Annuar Musa claims Zahid's letter to Muhyiddin premature
Annuar said the ruling Perikatan Nasional administration still had a long time in its mandate before the general elections is due.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Tantrums, Tempests, Tirades; The Twit And There's Tun - Goodbye 2018
Armed with the journalistic license to fall back on hindsight, Razak Chik takes a nostalgic trip to reminisce the highs and lows of the year that was.
Mon Dec 31 2018
Clare Rewcastle-Brown: More Rats Will Scurry Out After 1MDB Expose
1MDB is just the tip of the iceberg, says Clare Rewcastle-Brown of Sarawak Report - the British journalist-turned-sleuth - whose ties to the land of her birth was the motivation to uncover corruption
Sat May 26 2018
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024