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South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections

South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections

South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Indonesians vote to replace Jokowi, floods disrupt some polling

Indonesians vote to replace Jokowi, floods disrupt some polling

Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations

Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
How does a Taiwan election work?

How does a Taiwan election work?

Taiwan's three main parties contesting the election are the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote

Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote

As general elections approach this week in Bangladesh, opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan says he had to hide out in the homes of a string of acquaintances until nominations closed
Tue Jan 02 2024
UMNO contesting on own ticket just personal opinion - Azalina

UMNO contesting on own ticket just personal opinion - Azalina

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said it should not become an issue as her view did not represent the official stand of UMNO or BN.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Campaign well, do not use curse, insult - PM

Campaign well, do not use curse, insult - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said all contesting parties should use the campaign election as a platform to explain current issues to the people.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Polls: Muda contesting candidates to declare assets soon - Syed Saddiq

Polls: Muda contesting candidates to declare assets soon - Syed Saddiq

MUDA president Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman said assets declaration is compulsory for all MUDA members contesting in the elections.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Sanusi hints at contesting in state polls despite sedition charges

Sanusi hints at contesting in state polls despite sedition charges

Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is the incumbent for the Jeneri state seat in Kedah.
Tue Jul 18 2023
DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats

DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats

Chow Kon Yeow said the party does not have a policy barring members from contesting both state and parliamentary seats.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls

Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said will actively support any movement involved in the polls that want to strengthen the position of the Malays.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Ahead of election, Cambodia amends law to bar non-voters from contesting in future

Ahead of election, Cambodia amends law to bar non-voters from contesting in future

The amendments impose fines and punish individuals who disrupt and obstruct the voter registration process and the election, Hun Sen said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
State Polls: Penang PH, BN agree to avoid contesting against each other

State Polls: Penang PH, BN agree to avoid contesting against each other

Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have come to a consensus to avoid contesting against each other in the upcoming state election.
Tue May 02 2023
Hamidin among seven contesting for FIFA Council post

Hamidin among seven contesting for FIFA Council post

FAM president Hamidin Mohd Amin is vying for the post of FIFA Council member for the 2023-2027 term at the AFC Congress in Manama.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Muhyiddin denies slandering Anwar in speech during GE15

Muhyiddin denies slandering Anwar in speech during GE15

Muhyiddin said the speech was part of a political campaign to support the PN candidate contesting for the Padang Serai parliamentary seat.
Fri Jan 20 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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