Pulai by-election: EC targets 99 per cent turnout in early voting
The Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections will see a three-cornered fight between PH, PN and independent candidates.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections: 22 nomination forms sold so far - EC
Johor Election Office said all the forms were purchased by Amanah, PAS, Perikatan Nasional and independent candidates.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Bagan Dalam independent candidate lodges report over alleged threats
M Satees lodged a police report alleging that he and his agent were threatened and verbally abused by PH candidate and supporters.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Alor Setar independent candidates take on infrastructure, petty traders issues
The infrastructure development in Alor Setar is among the agendas of former Kedah JKR director Datuk Dr Nordin Yunus who is contesting the GE15 as an independent candidate.
Sat Nov 12 2022
GE15: Independent candidates offer something different
GE15 records the highest number of independent candidates in election history with a staggering 108 candidates.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Slim chance for independent candidates in GE15 - Analysts
Despite having a bigger number, the independent candidates vying for seats in the GE15 will not have an easy route to Parliament, according to analysts.
Mon Nov 07 2022
UMNO leaders contesting on opposition's ticket, as independents face immediate sacking - Ahmad Zahid
Three UMNO leaders who are contesting in the GE15 on either the opposition's ticket or as an independent candidate face immediate sacking by the party, said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Former Sabah independent candidate claims trial to making offensive communications
Jufazli was charged with knowingly making and initiating the transmission of offensive communications by uploading a video through TikTok.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Johor PAS leaves it to party leadership on Najib Lep's issue
Johor PAS will not interfere in the issue involving Bukit Pasir incumbent Najib Lep who is contesting the seat as an independent candidate in the Johor state election.
Sun Feb 27 2022
More choice for Johorean voters: But will this make a difference?
Political parties and independent candidates have to resonate concerns and worries among Johoreans to win their hearts once again.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Melaka polls: All Independent, Putra, Iman candidates lose their deposits
The attempts by all Independent candidates, including 'YB Viral' Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee, in the Melaka state polls ended up losing their deposits.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Melaka polls: Independent candidates can be king makers - Norhizam
Norhizam thinks that there are voters who no longer want to choose any of the big coalitions but instead opt for independent candidates.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Melaka polls: 15 independent candidates form grouping
A total of 15 out of the 22 Independent candidates contesting in the Melaka state election have agreed to establish an 'Independent grouping' for the campaign period.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Melaka polls: Six-cornered fight in Asahan
There will be a six-cornered fight for the Asahan seat involving Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and three independent candidates in the Melaka election on Nov 20.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Tempasuk incumbent springs surprise by contesting as independent candidate
The incumbent of Tempasuk state seat Datuk Musbah Jamli sprang a surpise when he submitted his nomination form as an independent candidate in the Sabah snap election.
Sat Sep 12 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024