Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election
Just eight days after taking office, Shigeru Ishiba's move to dissolve the House of Representatives is the fastest by a postwar leader.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament, calls for November 14 polls
Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved the 225-seated parliament late Tuesday and called for general elections on Nov 14.
Wed Sep 25 2024
More than 1,000 Jeli Bersatu members quit party
Rodzi Muhamad said the decision involving eight branches and 18 Srikandi Bersatu branches in Jeli also saw party division dissolved today.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Japan's Kishida says will not dissolve parliament after party's failure in 3 by-elections
Fumio Kishida vows to conduct reforms of ruling party and political system, resolve salary issues and take measures to combat inflation.
Tue Apr 30 2024
PSB to be disbanded before Chinese New Year - Dep President
After the party is dissolved, the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will hold an EGM to accept the former PSB members into the party.
Mon Dec 25 2023
North Korea lashes out at UN Command over meeting in Seoul
North Korea calls for the United Nations Command to be dissolved calling it an "illegal war organization".
Mon Nov 13 2023
Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study
The study aims to dissolve blood clots and tumor cells in the human circulatory system that required an enormous amount of computing power.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Niger junta: ousted president could be prosecuted for high treason
The coup leaders have imprisoned ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and dissolved the elected government.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Pakistan parliament dissolved to hold national election
It will be followed with a caretaker administration picked by PM Shehbaz Sharif and an opposition leader to hold new elections in 90 days.
Thu Aug 10 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
Negeri Sembilan assembly to dissolve on July 1 - MB Aminuddin
Negeri Sembilan is among the six states that will hold state polls besides Selangor, Terengganu, Penang, Kelantan and Kedah.
Wed Jun 28 2023
State polls: Penang dissolves state assembly
The Penang State Legislative Assembly, which has 40 seats, is officially dissolved today to pave way for the state election.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Penang state assembly to be officially dissolved tomorrow
Chow Kon Yeow said he obtained the consent of the Yang Dipertua Negeri for dissolution of State Assembly to pave the way for state polls.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Sultan of Selangor consents to dissolution of State Assembly on Friday
The Selangor State Assembly will be dissolved just two days before the expiry of its term on June 25.
Mon Jun 19 2023
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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