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
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