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
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
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
PKR to finalise decision on PM candidate tomorrow
PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the party will make its official stand on the issue in the monthly meeting.
Thu Jun 18 2020
I don't know who the PM candidate in PH is - Dr Mahathir
Despite the internal turmoil of the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), the question of who the prime ministerial candidate in Pakatan Harapan (PH) is, remains a big question.
Fri May 29 2020
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024