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New Zealand general election campaign in full swing

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand Electoral Commission on Monday called on eligible voters to enrol as soon as possible in order to cast a ballot for the 2023 general election on Oct. 14, reported Xinhua. Currently, 89 per cent of eligible voters are enrolled, said Anusha Guler, the Electoral Commission’s deputy chief executive operations, calling on […]

By-election campaigns off to a slow start as candidates adopt low-key strategies

JOHOR BAHRU: Campaigning for the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections have yet to heat up, as the machinery of various political parties begin implementing their respective strategies to woo and win over voters. As the campaign period entered the second day yesterday, almost all the candidates seem to be banking on small scale […]

Anwar says state polls the best platform to determine road map

SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the election campaign for the state polls was the best platform for political leaders to determine the road map of their party and not a stage to slander their opponents. The Prime Minister said the people and voters are matured and wise enough to evaluate every word […]

Academicians advise campaigners to stay away from 3R issues  

KUALA LUMPUR: Those who campaign and give political talks are reminded not to make statements that can arouse the hatred and anger of others. A constitutional expert from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Associate Prof Dr Muhammad Fathi Yusof said their statements should be based on facts and data. “The prosecution against Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk […]

DAP to defend 16 state seats in Selangor

SHAH ALAM: DAP will defend all 16 state seats it won in the 14th general election (GE14) in next month’s state elections, said Selangor DAP secretary Ng Sze Han. He said the distribution of seats had been agreed upon between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN). “DAP is confident of maintaining its momentum to retain all the […]

Avoid racial politics; focus on what we can offer

SIBU: It is better to explain to the people what we (politicians) can offer them during the election season instead of playing religious and racial politics, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), stressed that they can explain to the public what assistance, services, and […]

Abang Johari to discuss with other GPS leaders

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he will discuss with his fellow leaders whether or not to offer assistance during the upcoming six state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. “I will discuss with the GPS leaders first,” he said briefly in […]

Floods alter GE15 campaign format

KUALA LUMPUR: Election campaigns switched to aid efforts in several areas in the country struck by floods earlier than anticipated. As of this morning, a total of 3,196 flood victims were in 28 temporary evacuation centres in six states, namely Perak, Selangor, Johor, Kelantan, Melaka and Penang. Following the situation, the GE15 campaigns of several […]

Batang Sadong candidate wants to ensure everyone votes

GEDONG: The final week of election campaigning is regarded as crucial for candidates to establish a comprehensive strategy to steal the hearts of voters. With only six days left, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Batang Sadong, Rodiyah Sapiee is in the final stretch, campaigning in person and on social media. After spending several days […]

Kamek Mileh Nancy sets tempo in Santubong race

KUCHING: The song ‘Kamek Mileh Nancy’ rang out all over Medan Selera and Townsquare Market in Sematan as the GPS Santubong candidate, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri entered the eighth day of her election campaign. The song was played for the first time today as a surprise gift for voters in the Santubong constituency. Penned by […]