Record voter turnout for GE14 despite weekday voting
The 2018 general election's high turnout is even more remarkable, considering that the EC decided to have the voting day mid-week. T
Fri May 11 2018
Registration of young voters still low - EC
The awareness of youths aged 21 and 39 to register as voters is still low compared to the other age groups, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.
Wed Sep 27 2017
EC accepts court's decision - EC Chairman
In a statement today, he said, EC would take further action in line with the court's decision.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Political parties should protest if there are changes in voters list - EC
Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said this was the best solution while registered voters were also encouraged to check the list and lodge their protests.
Fri May 19 2017
EC meets Friday on Pujut state by-election
The Election Commission will have a special meeting on Friday to discuss the by-election for the Pujut state constituency in Sarawak, said EC chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.
Tue May 16 2017
We will explain Penang redelineation exercise in court - EC Chairman
The Election Commission (EC) will only make an explanation in court if the Penang state government decides to file a lawsuit against the agency's redelineation exercise.
Sat Apr 08 2017
High Court rejects Selangor govt's bid to cross-examine EC chairman
Judge Azizul Azmi Adnan made the decision after finding that the issue in question could be addressed without cross-examining the EC chairman.
Thu Mar 09 2017
4.1 million Malaysians yet to register as voters - EC
He said the commission was working with the private sector to organise various programmes to get them to register.
Fri Mar 03 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election, an opportune warming up for EC in facing GE14
Its chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said it would add up to their officers' expriences in conducting an election well.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Polls in Sarawak have always been peaceful - EC Chairman
Elections in Sarawak whether general, state or by-elections have always been very peaceful and incident free, said Election Commission Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Tanjong Datu by-election result expected by 8pm tomorrow - EC chairman
The Election Commission expects to announce the result of the Tanjong Datu state by-election by 8pm tomorrow, said EC chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.
Fri Feb 17 2017
No by-election for Sungai Air Tawar seat - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has decided that no by-election will be held for Sungai Air Tawar seat in Selangor which fell vacant following the death of its state assemblyman.
Thu Jan 19 2017
EC to meet Thursday on Tanjong Datu by-election
He said the meeting will discuss important matters like the dates for nomination, early voting, polling day and the Electoral Roll to be used.
Tue Jan 17 2017
EC awaits official notification on vacancy of Tanjung Datu state seat
EC chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said in a statement today the EC takes note of the announcement of the death of Adenan.
Wed Jan 11 2017
High Court allows Nurul Izzah to initiate judicial review against EC
The High Court today granted Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar and 10 registered voters in the constituency leave to initiate a judicial review to challenge the proposed redelineati
Tue Jan 03 2017
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