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
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
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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024