Indonesia election body gets approval to issue new rules in line with protesters' demands
The policy shift allows Anies Baswedan to run for Jakarta governor but bars Jokowis 29-year-old son, Kaesang Pangarep, from regional polls.
Mon Aug 26 2024
What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
I'm the most qualified person to run for president - Biden
US President Joe Biden said he is well-qualified to run for president in the November elections, despite calls for him to withdraw his candidacy.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP
The reported judges were found to have collectively violated the constitutional judges' ethical behaviour code, the ethics panel chief said.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Indonesia panel to investigate ethical complaint over vote ruling
The court ruling last week cleared the way for a son of President Joko Widodo to run for vice president in an election next year.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Yes, Joe Biden plans to run for president again, wife Jill says
Jill Biden said she expects him to announce a campaign and dismissed a question on whether the 80-year-old might opt out of a run in 2024.
Tue Feb 28 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
Biden says has 'intention to run again'
US President Joe Biden says he still has time to decide whether to run for a second term in 2024 or not.
Sat Oct 22 2022
PAS Ulama Council proposes stricter election eligibility criteria
The Central PAS Ulama Council has proposed that the government tighten the eligibility requirements for candidates to run for any election.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Trump makes yet another hint at his intention to seek re-election
Former US President Donald Trump has once again hinted that he plans to run for president again in 2024.
Sun Aug 07 2022
Rafizi Ramli returns to politics, to run for PKR deputy president
Former Pandan MP, Mohd Rafizi Ramli has announced his decision to return to politics and confirmed he would be contesting for the PKR deputy president post in the coming party election.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Claims of fake membership dates baseless, politically motivated - Bersatu deputy president
Allegations that certain Bersatu members had lied about when they joined the party to enable them to run for party posts during Bersatu's last election are baseless and politically motivated.
Sun Feb 20 2022
After dust settles, son of late Philippine dictator emerges as presidential frontrunner
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. likely benefited the most from Davao city mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's move to run for vice president.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Philippines President Duterte to run for Senate, not against daughter-aide
Duterte is not eligible to run for president again, but he can run for other posts.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Philippines Vice President Robredo to run for president in 2022
Should she win, Robredo would be the third woman to lead the Philippines after democracy champion Corazon Aquino in 1986.
Thu Oct 07 2021
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024