Umno election candidates should not be influenced by anti-govt groups - Ahmad Zahid
UMNO members are reminded not to be influenced by groups that aim to destabilise the current administration.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Nurul Amal offers to contest Puteri UMNO chief post
Puteri UMNO vice chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi has volunteered to run for the position of Puteri UMNO chief in the March 18 UMNO elections.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Zambry says intends to contest in UMNO elections
UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said he is considering contesting in the party elections this year and will announce the post he will compete for "when the time comes".
Fri Jan 13 2023
UMNO delegates to decide if top two posts should be contested - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid is leaving it to delegates to decide whether the two top posts in UMNO should be contested in the coming party elections, which must be held by May 19.
Fri Jan 13 2023
140 UMNO division chiefs in support of president, deputy president posts not being contested
140 UMNO division chiefs expressed solidarity for the president's position not to be contested in the UMNO elections expected to be held in May.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Loke outlines two major political events that may shape future of Malaysian govt
Anthony Loke outlined two major political events this year that may shape the future of the Malaysian government with one being the UMNO Election.
Tue Jan 10 2023
UMNO Election: Ahmad Zahid ready to face challengers
Ahmad Zahid said that it was to give an opportunity to about 160,000 delegates to choose the party's leadership.
Thu Jan 05 2023
No discussions on group supporting Ismail Sabri in UMNO election - Annuar
Annuar Musa said there were no discussions about a certain group of leaders in the party supporting vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to contest the UMNO president post.
Sun Jul 03 2022
UMNO election expected in Nov 2022 - Mohamad
Mohamad said it had to be held before the expiry of the current term, which is in December next year.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Najib wants to postpone Singapore trip to help UMNO in Melaka polls
Najib said he was needed to help UMNO election machinery in Melaka state election slated next month.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Postponement of UMNO elections in order - Ahmad Maslan
The postponement of UMNO party elections for the 2021/2023 term as decided by the Supreme Council is in order, said UMNO secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Mohamad Hasan appointed UMNO election director
UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has been appointed the party's election director with immediate effect, replacing Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.
Tue Jul 13 2021
UMNO Polls: Up to MT to decide - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri says UMNO elections must be held every three years after the term for the party leadership ends.
Fri Apr 09 2021
UMNO election: Khairy has not thought of contesting
A decision on the matter will only be made after the party's Supreme Council (MT) finalises a decision on whether to hold the election this year or postpone it.
Fri Apr 02 2021
UMNO election: Agree with KJ, but Parliament must be an example - Ahmad Shabery
Ahmad Shabery was sceptical of the course of the election process, especially at the branch and division level of the party.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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