French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Allocations to MPs meant for development of constituencies, says DPM Fadillah
DPM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the MP's role is to coordinate the allocation.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Sg Bakap polls: Indian votes can be deciding factor, support for Unity Govt remains strong
Rafizi Ramli noted that the number of Indian voters in the Sungai Bakap state assembly is significantly larger than in other constituencies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
On Friday, in the largest of the seven phases, 166 million voters in 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories will vote.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Reduced allocation for MPs hamper distribution of aid to rural areas - Alexander Nanta Linggi
The decision to reduce the development allocation for parliamentary members will hamper the distribution of aid and governance of constituencies in the interior areas.
Mon Feb 06 2023
GE15: Tomorrow is nomination for Padang Serai, Tioman seats
Polling for GE15 in both constituencies was postponed following the death of one of the candidates vying for the two seats.
Wed Nov 23 2022
GE15: Veteran candidates remain relevant in certain constituencies
Veteran candidates should not be seen as a weakness of a political party but are still relevant in certain localities and constituencies.
Thu Nov 17 2022
GE: Additional ballot box for 10 parliamentary seats and two state seats - EC
The EC will add one additional ballot box at constituencies that will see seven candidates or more contesting in the GE15, said EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
Wed Nov 16 2022
GE15: Penang women candidates intend to fight for gender equality
Apart from solving issues in their respective constituencies, these women candidates also intend to make their voices heard in Parliament.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Dr Mahathir admits GTA lacks support in several constituencies
Dr Mahathir has admitted that GTA has not been well received in several constituencies because many voters do not really understand the movement.
Wed Nov 09 2022
GE15: Tambun, Bagan Datuk among hotspots identified in Perak
Perak police have identified the Bagan Datuk, Larut and Tambun parliamentary constituencies as hotspots in the 15th General Election (GE15).
Thu Nov 03 2022
Govt never discriminate against development in opposition-led states, constituencies - PM
The federal government has never discriminated against development in states or constituencies led by the opposition, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Wed Nov 02 2022
UMNO grassroots members in Arau, Padang Besar will stay loyal to party - Azlan Man
Perlis UMNO is confident that members at the grassroots in Arau and Padang Besar will stay loyal to the party even though two prominent leaders from the constituencies were dropped.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Selangor PH faces mammoth task to capture rural seats - Analysts
It is a mammoth task for PH to win rural parliamentary constituencies in Selangor in the GE15 next month as the voters are seen to be leaning towards BN or Pas.
Sat Oct 29 2022
GE15: PKDM to contest in four parliamentary seats
PKDM president Datuk Peter Anthony today announced it would be fielding candidates in four parliamentary constituencies in the GE15.
Tue Oct 25 2022
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