Polling for Sungai Bakap by-election set on July 6, nomination on June 22 - EC
EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said the nomination and early voting were set for June 22 (Saturday) and July 2 (Tuesday) respectively.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Meeting to set dates for Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections taking place at Menara SPR
The by-elections are called following the death of the incumbent, the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub on July 23.
Thu Aug 03 2023
EC meeting on to set dates for six state elections
The six states will hold their state polls soon as they did not dissolve their state assemblies together with the dissolution of Parliament.
Wed Jul 05 2023
GE15: Ignore news about voters not allowed from using shorts, slippers - EC
Azmi Sharom said voters need not worry because the viral news on the clothing dos and don'ts is fake news.
Sat Nov 19 2022
COVID-positive voters to be separated from others, voting process to be done quickly - EC
Azmi said COVID-positive voters should inform MOH officials of their health status before coming to the polling centre.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Sabah election: Take seriously new norms, SOP - EC
The EC will ensure that the election is conducted in compliance with the SOP set by the NSC and MOH as public health issues are a priority for the EC.
Sun Aug 23 2020
Improving postal voting process among focus by EC now - Azmi
The Election Commission (EC) is currently focusing on efforts to improve the postal voting process towards strengthening the country's electoral system.
Sun Aug 23 2020
Slim by-election: Voting process will be faster - EC deputy chairman
The voting process for the Slim state by-election on Aug 29 will be faster, as improvements are being made after some lessons learnt during the Chini by-election, the Election Commission (EC) said.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Chini by-election proceeds smoothly EC
Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said that 23 per cent of the 20,816 voters had fulfilled their duties as at 10 am.
Sat Jul 04 2020
Chini by-election: 838 personnel to ensure smooth polling day tomorrow
Preparations have been made to ensure the by-election process tomorrow runs smoothly, with a few final checks carried out today.
Fri Jul 03 2020
Azmi Sharom acquitted of sedition
The 46-year-old UM law lecturer says he is relieved and grateful for the court decision.
Fri Feb 19 2016
AG drops sedition charge against UM's Prof Azmi Sharom
Attorney-General Tan Sri Apandi Ali today announced that he is dropping the sedition charges against University Malayas law lecturer Prof Azmi Sharom.
Fri Feb 12 2016
UM lecturer failed to get case transferred to High Court
The Sessions Court today dismissed an application by Professor Dr Azmi Sharom who is charged under the Sedition Act to have his case heard at the High Court.
Wed Dec 16 2015
Court dismisses UM professor Azmi Sharom's Sedition Act challenge
The Federal Court has dismissed Universiti Malaya law lecturer Associate Professor Dr. Azmi Sharom's challenge against the constitutionality of Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Sedition Act not enacted by Parliament is invalid, says Counsel
Counsel Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar submitted that the Sedition Act, originally known as the Sedition Ordinance 1948, was enacted by the Legislative Council.
Tue Mar 24 2015
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024