
Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage
Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024

Emails show Trump knowingly pressed false voter fraud claims, judge says
The emails show that President Trump knew that the specific numbers of voter fraud were wrong but continued to tout those numbers.
Thu Oct 20 2022

Explainer: How Hong Kong's new election law will reshape legislature
The reshaping of the Legislative Council is the first major restructuring of Hong Kong's political system since the territory's return to China from British rule in 1997.
Sat Dec 18 2021

Judges rule against Trump and allies in three US election lawsuits
A judge appointed by Trump denied a request by Lin Wood, a conservative lawyer, to halt certification of Biden's victory in the state.
Fri Nov 20 2020

Safeguarding and protecting election integrity in Kimanis
Both candidates who are contesting in this by election should not engage in any activities that could violate election laws and regulations.
Wed Jan 08 2020

Pop singer Timberlake will not be investigated for ballot selfie
The singer and actor appeared to have run afoul of Tennessee election law when he posted the photo, the latest controversy over so-called ballot selfies.
Wed Oct 26 2016

High Court sets Dec 14 to hear Najib and Tengku Adnan's application to strike lawsuit
Last August 12, PKR filed a lawsuit against Najib for allegedly overspending in the 13th general election campaign and for violating the election laws.
Wed Nov 11 2015

Indonesian president intervenes in election law controversy
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced Tuesday he would issue a decree to reverse a controversial law which scraps the direct election of local leaders.
Tue Sep 30 2014

Teluk Intan: BN leaders violated election laws, says Bersih
Bersih 2.0 claims that Section 5, 8, 9, 10 of the Election Offences Act, including bribery, has been violated but no action has been taken at all.
Wed May 28 2014

Review election laws to prevent abuse - Gerakan
Election Commission (EC) has been urged to amend the Electoral Act 1958 to impose stiffer penalties on any elected MPs resign solely to make way for a by-election.
Tue Jan 28 2014

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025