Mahkota polls: 53.84 pct voter turnout - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has reported a voter turnout of 53.84 per cent for the Mahkota state by-election in Johor today.
Sat Sep 28 2024
Nenggiri polls: DPM Zahid willing to investigate claims BN uses gov't assets
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged those making the allegations to furnish evidence as required under the Election Commission Act.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Nenggiri by-election set on Aug 17 - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has set the polling day for the Nenggiri state by-election in Kelantan on Aug 17.
Fri Jun 28 2024
MIC elections to start from April 27 - Vigneswaran
The Election Commission set nominations to be held on April 27 while early voting day is May 7.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party
There is evidence that Move Forward undermines the democratic system with the king as the head of state, the Election Commission said.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog - lawyer
According to Imran Khan's lawyer, the Election Commission indicted him in the absence of lawyers.
Wed Jan 03 2024
No plans to conduct redelineation exercise for now - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has no plans to carry out a redelineation of electoral boundaries for states in the peninsula and Sabah as the eight-year interval period is still ongoing.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Taiwan's opposition to unite on presidential ticket challenging frontrunner
Candidates have until Friday of next week to register with the election commission.
Wed Nov 15 2023
No plans to allow non-Malaysian to act as witness on postal ballot documents - EC
The Election Commission does not intend to allow non-Malaysians to act as witnesses on the postal ballot documents for elections.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Jepak state by-election on Nov 4 - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has set polling day for the by-election of Jepak state constituency in Sarawak on Nov 4.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections: Polling centres open at 8am
Based on the latest data released by the Election Commission yesterday, 205,810 registered voters will be casting their ballots today, with 165,509 voters in Pulai and 40,301 in Simpang Jeram.
Sat Sep 09 2023
State polls: Guan Eng retains Air Putih seat for fourth term
Based on the announcement of the result by the Election Commission, Lim Guan Eng won by a 7,923-vote majority after polling 8,996 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Ahmad Yakob retains Pasir Pekan seat
Based on the Election Commission's results data, the 72-year-old Kelantan Pas commissioner defended the seat with a 12,811-vote majority.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Jailed ex-premier Imran Khan barred from Pakistan politics for 5 years
Under Pakistani law, a convicted person cannot run for any public office for a period defined by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Wed Aug 09 2023
GE15: BN files three election petitions so far - Isham
Isham Jalil today confirmed that BN has filed three election petitions to the Election Commission (EC) to challenge the outcome of the GE15.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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