BN retains Balingian with bigger majority
BN candidate Yussibnosh Balo won the Balingian state seat by a majority of 6,911 votes over PKR's Abdul Jalil Bujang.
Sat Mar 29 2014
Balingian polls: Voting centres closed, results by 8pm
All 21 voting centres for the Balingian state seat by-election has closed with the results expected at 8pm.
Sat Mar 29 2014
Campaigning period adequate, BN making preparation, said Adenan
The 12-day campaigning period for Balingian state seat by-election this month is sufficient, said Tan Sri Adenan Satem.
Thu Mar 06 2014
EC to meet March 6 on Balingian state by-election
Election Commission is to convene a special meeting on March 6 to discuss the Balingian state seat to be vacated by Taib Mahmud on Friday.
Thu Feb 27 2014
PBB supreme council to decide on candidate for Balingian state seat
PBB will hold its suprmem council meeting to decide on the candidate to contest the Balingian state seat to be vacated on Friday by outgoing Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Wed Feb 26 2014
Balingian by-election can be held if seat vacated by June 21
If the seat is vacated after that date, the EC will not need hold a by-election as provided for under Sarawak's constitution.
Wed Feb 12 2014
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.
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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Fri Oct 18 2024
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Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
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