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Singapore court finds opposition party leader guilty of lying to parliament

Singapore court finds opposition party leader guilty of lying to parliament

Pritam Singh guilty of two counts of lying to parliament, a verdict that could see him barred from contesting a general election this year.
Mon Feb 17 2025
FAM Executive Committee candidates for 2025-2029 term to be announced by late January

FAM Executive Committee candidates for 2025-2029 term to be announced by late January

The list of candidates contesting in the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Executive Committee election for the 2025-2029 term will be announced by the end of January.
Thu Dec 26 2024
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
Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study

The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Beware of scam tactics using AI

Beware of scam tactics using AI

The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul

They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom

Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025