Six state elections to be held simultaneously on Aug 12, nomination July 29
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) has announced that polling for the state elections in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan will be held simultaneously on Aug 12. EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said nomination in all six states affected by the election is on July 29, while early voting is […]
Terengganu assembly dissolved, state under caretaker govt
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu State Legislative Assembly has been dissolved officially today, two days before the mandate expires on June 30. Terengganu Assembly Speaker Datuk Yahaya Ali told Bernama, that its representative had presented the dissolution notification letter to Terengganu Election Commission (EC) deputy director, Muhammad Salahuddin Salleh yesterday. From today, Terengganu will be administered […]
Johnical petitions EC over GE15 result
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) vice president Johnical Rayong has filed an election petition against the Election Commission (EC) over the result of the Dec 19 general election. According to his lawyer Clement Wong, there are three grounds for the said petition, namely; bribery, non-compliance with the provision of any written law under the Election […]
Early voters to cast ballots for Padang Serai, Tioman seats tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: The early voting process for the 15th General Election (GE15) for the Padang Serai parliamentary seat, in Kedah, and the Tioman state seat, in Pahang, for members of the security forces and their spouses will be held tomorrow. An early voting centre with two polling channels will open at 8 am for the Padang […]
GPS unofficially win 22 seats
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had unofficially won 22 seats in the 15th General Election (GE15). Its chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the party is still waiting for polling in Baram which was postponed due to bad weather conditions. “But if […]
Smooth polling day for GE15
KUCHING: The voting process for the 15th general election (GE15) today went smoothly throughout the entire state of Sarawak. According to the Election Commission (EC) data, there are 1,943,074 registered voters in Sarawak which is an increase of 59.14 per cent compared to the GE14 electoral roll. Sarawakians of all ages especially first-time voters were […]
Polling for Tioman state seat put off to Dec 7
PUTRAJAYA: Polling for the Tioman state seat, which could not proceed today following the death of Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate, Md Yunus Ramli, early this morning, will be held on Dec 7. Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, in a statement today (Nov 19), said that nomination day is set for Nov […]
GE15: 20 pct voter turnout as at 10am
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 20 per cent of the electors in the 15th general election (GE15) have fulfiled their responsibilities as of 10am today, according to the Election Commission (EC). Based on Bernama’s survey, the voting process is going smoothly nationwide with the electors observing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the EC, including not […]
Do’s and don’ts of voting
KUCHING: Malaysians will go to the polls tomorrow (Nov 19). The 15th general election will also see youths aged 18 to 20 getting to exercise their rights at the ballot box for the first time. Voters have been reminded of the do’s and don’ts of voting. According to the Election Commission (EC) website, voters must […]
Good weather for polling in the morning
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) forecasts fair weather in the majority of areas in Sarawak on polling day tomorrow morning. METMalaysia Sarawak Director Khairul Najib Ibrahim mentioned areas close to the coast such as Mukah and Bintulu will experience a light drizzle. “We are only worried about areas such as Miri, Limbang and parts […]
