[Unofficial results] Sarawak Polls: GPS forms state government with simple majority
There are 82 seats in the state assembly with 42 needed for a simple majority; 55 is needed for a two-thirds majority.
Sat Dec 18 2021
11th Sarawak Election: Barisan Nasional wins big
BN won 72 of the 82 seats in the 11th Sarawak State Election which ended on Saturday. Photo Astro AWANI / Shahir Omar
Sun May 08 2016
11th Sarawak Election: Voting starts early morning
The process of voting for the 11th Sarawak state election went on smoothly at Sekolah Kebangsaan Merpati Jepang, Sarawak, Saturday morning.
Sat May 07 2016
Baru Bian retains Ba'kelalan seat
Baru Bian wins by a 538 vote majority in a constituency where 5,229 ballot papers were issued although there are 7,375 registered voters.
Sat May 07 2016
Can BN's 'A-Team' keep the Opposition's onslaught at bay?
With less than 24 hours to Polling Day, the election heat in the Land of the Hornbills finally reaches fever pitch.
Fri May 06 2016
Sarawak election: EC will not interfere in campaigns carried out by political parties
The Election Commission (EC) will not interfere in the campaigns carried out by any political parties at the moment.
Thu May 05 2016
Najib hopes visit to Engkilili will bring good luck for BN
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is hoping that his visit to the Engkilili state constituency in Sarawak today will bring good luck.
Thu May 05 2016
Early voting for the 11th Sarawak State Election
The early voting process for the 11th Sarawak State Election took place on May 3, 2016.
Tue May 03 2016
Sarawak Memilih: Election campaign in 'full swing'
Sarawak's 11th State Election campaign is going in a 'full swing'.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Sarawak accomplishes various progress and successes since formation of Malaysia - Najib
Since Sarawak joined in the formation of Malaysia in 1963, it has enjoyed various developments and successes without sacrificing peace, customs and cultures of all ethnic groups in the state.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Sarawak election: Pakatan's 'Civil War' threatens to derail its mission
The overlapping of candidates in six seats goes to show they are a long way from there.
Tue Apr 26 2016
11th Sarawak state election: Nomination Day
The Sarawak's 11th state election ended smoothly with Barisan Nasional winning two state seats, Bukit Sari and Bukit Kota, unopposed.
Mon Apr 25 2016
BN not power crazy government, Najib says
The Barisan Nasional (BN) is not a power crazy government, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.
Sat Apr 02 2016
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024