Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks
Protesters fear electoral reform, already passed by lawmakers will dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks.
Thu May 23 2024
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?
Some local leaders fear the constitutional amendment will dilute the vote of the indigenous Kanak.
Thu May 16 2024
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Thu May 16 2024
Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan
Concerns arise that the president's plan could presage a power grab because it gives the president more control over the electoral system.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Dewan Rakyat: A special committee set up to study ERC report
The committee is chaired by Senior Minister (International Trade and Industries) Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Dec 14 2020
ERC submits 49 election reform recommendations
The Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) today submitted 49 recommendations on electoral reform to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Bersih 5.0 rally is to raise people's emotions against government JASA
The Bersih 5.0 rally planned for tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur is intended more towards raising the people's emotions against the government instead of seeking electoral reform, said Special Affairs Depart
Fri Nov 18 2016
Bersih 5 rally to proceed on Nov 19
Bersih 2.0 today has fixed Nov 19 for the fifth installment of the demonstration, says the head of the electoral reform chief Maria Chin.
Wed Sep 14 2016
BERSIH 4 receives more than RM2.6 million in donation
Electoral reform body Bersih 2 said it has received donations of RM2,064,652.74 for the Bersih 4 rally from about 27,000 donors from August to September 15.
Tue Oct 06 2015
What is Bersih really up to?
Just what is Bersih really up to by insisting on staging street protests in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on the eve of the National Day celebration?
Tue Aug 25 2015
Pro-democracy protesters to return to Hong Kong streets
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters will rally on Hong Kong's streets Sunday for the first time since mass demonstrations shut down parts of the city for more than two months.
Sun Feb 01 2015
High Court rules in favour of Bersih, dismisses Government's claims
The High Court today decided that electoral reform group Bersih is not liable for the damage of properties during the rally in 2012.
Fri Jan 30 2015
Projek BERES: Settling electoral issues once and for all
After Bersih, Projek BERES wants to present to the people a "comprehensive, ready-to-use blueprint for electoral reform that is meaningful."
Sun Feb 16 2014
Thai opposition protesters launch Bangkok "shutdown"
The demonstrators want the embattled premier to step down to make way for an appointed government that would oversee electoral reforms to curb the political dominance of her billionaire family.
Mon Jan 13 2014
Ambiga: Bersih 4.0 if EC does not halt redelineation exercise
Bersih 4.0, presumably another mammoth rally for electoral reform, will become a "must" if the Election Commission does not halt the redelineation exercise.
Sat Jul 13 2013
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