What's next in Pakistan election deadlock
A prime ministerial candidate has to show a simple majority of 169 seats in the National Assembly when the house is called in coming days.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Thai court rejects election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid
The court declined to accept the case as it was lodged by more than 20 individuals that did not include the prime ministerial candidate.
Wed Aug 16 2023
GTA needs to win GE15 before thinking about PM candidate
Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) has to win the 15th general election (GE15) before naming its prime ministerial candidate, said its pro-tem chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Tue Nov 15 2022
GE15: Ahmad Zahid reiterates stand on Ismail Sabri as PM candidate
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated today that UMNO vice president Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains BN's prime ministerial candidate for the GE15.
Thu Nov 10 2022
GTA to name PM candidate only after winning GE15 - Dr Mahathir
GTA will name its prime ministerial candidate only after winning the GE15, said the coalition pro tem chairman, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Indians pinning their hopes on Rishi Sunak on Diwali
Boris Johnson pulled out of the prime ministerial race late on Sunday, boosting Sunak's chances of taking the top job and replacing his Conservative party leadership rival Liz Truss.
Mon Oct 24 2022
GE15: Coalitions showcase their PM candidates to attract voter support
The naming of prime ministerial candidates in the event of a victory in the upcoming GE15 is now a commonplace strategy by political parties.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Muhyiddin: PN's support for Ismail Sabri as PM conditional
The Perikatan Nasional (PN) unanimously agreed to nominate Ismail Sabri as the new prime ministerial candidate of the PN government on conditional terms.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Dewan Rakyat Speaker's office denies issuing infographics of MP support
The Office of the Dewan Rakyat Speaker today denied issuing two infographics depicting the number of MPs supporting the prime ministerial candidates.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Proposal to replace Anwar as PM candidate an attempt to split PH - AMK
The proposal by certain quarters to nominate an individual other than Anwar Ibrahim as the prime ministerial candidate for the opposition, is deemed as just an attempt to split Pakatan Harapan (PH).
Sat Jun 05 2021
Selling prime ministerial candidate's name no longer relevant - Iskandar Fareez
Raja Ahmad Iskandar said during the BN era, the candidates for prime minister and deputy prime minister usually came from UMNO.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Tun Mahathir, five other MPs stick with Shafie as PM candidate
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has insisted on naming Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal as the prime ministerial candidate.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Don't get dragged in the PM candidature polemic - Zahid Hamidi
UMNO should not be dragged into the prime ministerial candidature polemic, its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Mon Jul 06 2020
Dr Mahathir is only working with Amanah and DAP, not with PKR
The decision was made after Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim rejected the proposal to nominate Dr Mahathir as PHs prime ministerial candidate.
Tue Jun 23 2020
PH not interested in taking over government - Dr Mahathir
Pakatan Harapan (PH) does not seem to be interested in taking over the government when it still fails to reach a decision on its prime ministerial candidate.
Sun Jun 21 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024