Cold medicine to blame for Japan PM's parliament nap, gov't spokesman says
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apparently fall asleep during a parliamentary session.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Decision to retain six seats follows law; no issue if Bersatu challenge it in court - Johari
Tan Sri Johari Abdul is confident the decision to retain the six seats held by ex-Bersatu MPs was made in accordance with the law.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Thailand's Pheu Thai party to decide PM candidate as parliamentary vote looms
The 11-party alliance holds 314 house seats and should have no difficulty electing a PM on Friday, providing it remains intact.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said they will hire a legal expert to decide the next steps after receiving the notification.
Wed Jul 10 2024
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Sg Bakap Polls: Over 39,000 voters to elect new assemblyman tomorrow
Sungai Bakap is one of three state assembly seats under the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power
To win outright, one party needs to win at least 326 out of the 650 parliamentary seats.
Thu Jul 04 2024
EXPLAINER: Three-way run-offs and horse-trading: What happens next in French elections?
Exit polls showed the far-right National Rally winning the first round of Sunday's snap parliamentary election in France.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Battle for Sungai Bakap state seat begins tomorrow
Sungai Bakap is one of the three state assembly seats under the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency.
Fri Jun 21 2024
EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Here is what the parliamentary elections could mean for France.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Macron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a parliamentary election, with the first round on June 30.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe
The government criticised social media platforms for not being quick enough to remove violent posts.
Fri May 10 2024
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will seek a parliamentary probe into alleged violations around this month's election.
Mon Feb 26 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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024