PAS wins Sg Limau with slim majority
PAS has retained the Sungai Limau state assembly seat by defeating Barisan Nasional with a majority of 1,084 votes.
Mon Nov 04 2013
Sg Limau: A lower voter turnout of 85.5%
The Election Commission (EC) fell short of its 90% target today when only 85.5%, or 23,249 voters came out to cast their votes in the Sungai Limau by-election.
Mon Nov 04 2013
Sungai Limau: Both candidates cast their votes
Both candidates in the straight fight for the Sungai Limau state seat by-election have cast their votes this morning.
Mon Nov 04 2013
PAS admits picture of candidate with former Kedah Menteri is fake
PAS is investigating how a doctored picture of its candidate, Mohd Azam Abd Samat, was used in a campaign leaflet for the Sungai Limau by-election on Nov 4.
Mon Oct 28 2013
Day 3: Sg Limau by-election campaigning picks up steam
This morning, BN candidate Dr Ahmad Sohaimi Lazim accompanied Kedah MB Mukhriz Mahathir for a walkabout at Pasar Nat Bukit Besar here and came face to face with PAS candidate Mohd Azam Abd Samat.
Fri Oct 25 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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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
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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