Priyanka becomes latest Gandhi to contest election to Indian parliament
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra files her papers for the Wayanad seat in the southern state of Kerala for the Nov 13 vote.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Indonesia's Anies plans to contest election results in top court
Anies Baswedan said he plans to file a case to the Constitutional Court after the official results are announced next week.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Sanusi rejects nominations to contest PAS vice-president post
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said he was not yet ready for the vice-presidency and would rather be a Pas Central Committee member.
Wed Sep 27 2023
South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest
The vote means Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung will face court to contest his arrest over the charges.
Thu Sep 21 2023
India's parliament reinstates Rahul Gandhi as lawmaker
India's parliament reinstated opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, allowing him to contest a general election due next year.
Mon Aug 07 2023
State election: 138 candidates expected to contest for 56 seats in Selangor
With the announcement by the political parties concerned, the Selangor state election may witness a three-cornered fight for 19 seats.
Fri Jul 28 2023
State polls: DAP to contest 15 seats in Selangor, makes way for BN in Dusun Tua
Anthony Loke said DAP is fielding six new faces (in Selangor) this time, with most of the candidates under 50 years old.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Thai court to decide case seeking PM-hopeful Pita's disqualification
The referral comes a day before Pita Limjaroenrat is due to contest a vote of on the premiership in the bicameral parliament.
Wed Jul 12 2023
DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats
Chow Kon Yeow said the party does not have a policy barring members from contesting both state and parliamentary seats.
Wed Jun 28 2023
No decision yet on allies using BN symbol in state polls - Ahmad Zahid
BN has not decided whether to allow its allies in the Unity Government to contest under the BN symbol in the six state elections due this year, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi
Thu May 11 2023
Zuraida signed RM10mil bond willingly - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Zuraida was aware that candidates chosen to contest in the GE14, under the party's banner, need to sign the bond.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Rahul Gandhi, the 'prince' of Indian politics who lost his parliament seat
Gandhi will not be able to contest the next general election unless he gets his conviction suspended or overturned.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Nurul Amal offers to contest Puteri UMNO chief post
Puteri UMNO vice chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi has volunteered to run for the position of Puteri UMNO chief in the March 18 UMNO elections.
Sun Feb 19 2023
State polls: S'gor UMNO has looked into seats it wants to contest - Megat Zulkarnain
Selangor UMNO has looked into the seats it wants to contest in the upcoming state election and will hold a meeting at the state BN level to discuss it officially.
Fri Feb 03 2023
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