EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
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
Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin vie for premiership in post-election crisis
It is unclear who will form the government, as without Barisan's support, neither candidate can reach the simple majority required.
Tue Nov 22 2022
GE15: No party able to obtain simple majority for Parliament - EC chairman
No political party has been able to obtain a simple majority after they failed to win 50 pct out of 219 parliamentary seats in the GE15.
Sun Nov 20 2022
GE15: Pas ready to be opposition if unable to secure simple majority
PAS is willing to become the opposition if PN failed to secure a simple majority in the GE15 to form the government, its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said.
Tue Nov 15 2022
GE15: Pas will never work with PH - Takiyuddin
Pas will not join forces with PH and its component parties to form the federal government if no party gets a simple majority in the GE15.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Once again, Malaysia's Anwar bids to become prime minister
Opinion polls predict a tight race with no single party or coalition being able to win a simple majority needed to form the government.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Malaysian leaders kick off election campaigns in tight race
Polls and analysts say no single party or coalition will win a simple majority in the 222-seat parliament.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Johor polls: BN forms state gov't after securing simple majority of 29 seats
Barisan Nasional (BN) has secured a simple majority in the Johor state election to form the state government after winning 29 of the 56 seats in the state legislative assembly.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Johor polls: BN secures simple majority of 29 seats based on unofficial results
Barisan Nasional (BN) has secured a simple majority of 29 seats in the Johor state election to form the state government, based on unofficial results as of 10.21 pm.
Sat Mar 12 2022
S'wak Election: GPS obtains simple majority to form new gov't - EC
The EC has declared Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) the winner of the Sarawak state election after the coalition secured more than 50 per cent of the total seats contested to form the new government.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Unofficial: GPS secures simple majority to form new S'wak government
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has unofficially won 42 seats to secure a simple majority in the 12th Sarawak election to form the new state government.
Sat Dec 18 2021
[Unofficial results] Sarawak Polls: GPS forms state government with simple majority
There are 82 seats in the state assembly with 42 needed for a simple majority; 55 is needed for a two-thirds majority.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Melaka election: BN forms state government with simple majority
BN has won 15 of the 28 seats up for grabs and thus has obtained a majority exceeding 50 per cent of the seats contested.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Republicans press Biden to scale back $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats are considering using a parliamentary tool called "reconciliation" to get approval for the legislation with a simple majority.
Mon Feb 01 2021
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
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