Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls
Khan plans to lead the motorised caravan slowly northwards up the Grand Trunk Road to Islamabad, drawing more support along the way.
Fri Oct 28 2022
All parties free to express opposition to snap polls - Ahmad Faizal
Every political party has a right to express its opinion on any issue, including objecting to holding the GE15 this year because Malaysia is a democratic country, said Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
Sat Oct 08 2022
PKR prepared for snap polls - Anwar
PKR is prepared for the 15th general election (GE15) to be held as early as October, said its president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir expects elections soon
Mahathir said UMNO will most likely "win big" in the event of snap polls.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Snap polls necessary for strong mandate to speed up development - MB
The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved today to enable the government to get a fresh and strong mandate to intensify development in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Daily Dose @ 5: Snap polls now could cost RM1.2b, Russia approves COVID-19 vaccine
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Sabah snap polls can settle political uncertainties, say analysts
The dissolution of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly to pave the way for a state election is a good way to resolve the political uncertainties in the state, two political analysts said.
Fri Jul 31 2020
Malaysia's opposition gearing up for snap polls, says potential PM candidate
A crucial vote in the lower house this week showed Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin may lack a parliamentary majority, said Shafie Apdal
Tue Jul 14 2020
Snap polls to resolve impasse? Think about high cost, COVID-19, says Ambiga
One person urging politicians to resolve the current impasse without having to go to the polls is lawyer and human rights activist Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan.
Fri Feb 28 2020
Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule
Media forecasts show Abe's gamble on the snap poll is likely to pay off.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Two-thirds of Japan voters oppose PM Abe calling snap election - Kyodo survey
Almost two-thirds of Japanese voters are opposed to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calling a snap election, a Kyodo news agency survey showed on Sunday.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Kosovo holds snap election with the economy in focus
Kosovars vote on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election, hoping to elect a government that can improve the Balkan state's impoverished economy and make progress in joining the European Union.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Terengganu ready to face possibility of snap polls - MB
Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman says should there be a state election, Terengganu would have to spend for two elections, which would be very costly.
Thu Aug 04 2016
So there won't be snap polls in Penang, right?
Judging from how he and the DAP have been going about justifying the need for a snap election in Penang, I find it to be 'anti-climactic' the way the whole thing was dropped.
Mon Aug 01 2016
DAP drops Penang snap polls proposal
Following the disagreement of PKR to a state general election, DAP will not proceed with the proposal for a state general election.
Sun Jul 31 2016
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