22 nomination forms sold for Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections
JOHOR BAHRU: The Election Commission (EC) has sold a total of 22 nomination forms for the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections as of yesterday. Johor Election Office, in a statement today, said all the forms were purchased by Amanah, PAS, Perikatan Nasional (PN) and independent candidates. “For Simpang Jeram, Amanah bought three sets […]
Nominations now open for Tokoh Akademik Bahasa Melayu award
PUTRAJAYA: Nominations for the Tokoh Akademik Bahasa Melayu (ATABM), Tokoh Harapan Akademik Bahasa Melayu (ATHABM), and Tokoh Bahasa Melayu Sektor Teknikal (ATBMST) awards are open from today (April 1) to June 2. According to a statement from the Higher Education Ministry today, ATHABM is open to all public university academicians aged 44 and below. The ATABM was […]
GE15: Candidates with highest votes will still be declared winners despite withdrawal
KULIM: The candidates who garnered the highest votes in the Padang Serai parliamentary seat and the Tioman state seat in the 15th general election (GE15) will still be declared the winners although they had announced their withdrawal. Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said this was because their candidacies had been confirmed […]
GE15: Smooth nomination process nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: The candidate nomination process for the 15th General Election (GE15) held across the country today was smooth and under control, according to the police. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Hazani Ghazali said no provocations were detected at any of the nomination centres. “Alhamdulillah, there were no arrests and […]
GE15: No candidates win uncontested, six nomination papers rejected – EC
PUTRAJAYA: No candidates have won uncontested in the 15th general election (GE15) while six nomination papers were rejected, according to the Election Commission (EC). EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, in a press conference on the nomination process throughout the country today, said a press release on this matter would be issued later today. […]
EC meets to set nomination, polling dates for GE15
PUTRAJAYA: A special meeting of the Election Commission (EC) started at 10.05am today to determine the important dates for the 15th General Election (GE15). The date for the by-election of the Bugaya state seat in Sabah will also be discussed at the meeting. Immediately after the meeting, which is scheduled to end at noon, is […]
Presidential nominations in Kazakhstan to start from Friday
ASTANA: The period for nominating candidates in Kazakhstan’s snap presidential election will be from Sept 23 to Oct 11, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Petrov said on Thursday, Sputnik reported. “Nominations of presidential candidates will open on Sept 23, on the day following the calling of election, and close on Oct 11, […]
Nominate your Sarawak hero
By Rachel Mina KUCHING: ERA Sarawak is calling on the public to nominate their favourite heroes with ERA Sarawak. Those selected later will be awarded the ‘ERA Sarawak Hero Award’. The award is to recognise and appreciate Sarawakians who have worked hard to support those afflicted during this pandemic. In recognising deserving individuals who have […]
Sarawak songket for Unesco nomination
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists Kuching (MACPA) will be organising the inaugural Sarawak Music Fashion Galore (SAMFAG) 2020 on Nov 28 at Pullman Hotel here. “The aim of the event is to highlight the Sarawak songket motif for Unesco (United Nations […]
Tough fight in impending Sabah state election
Four-cornered fight for Anifah Aman, Three-cornered for Salleh Said Keruak Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president Datuk Seri Anifah Aman is facing a four-cornered fight for the Bongawan seat in the Sabah State Election. The former foreign minister is contesting against incumbent Dr Daud Yusof of Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan), Ag Syairin of Barisan Nasional (BN) […]
