PN shortlists 16 names as possible candidates for Simpang Jeram, Pulai polls
JOHOR BAHRU: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has shortlisted 15 names to be considered as the two candidates who will be representing the coalition in the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9. Johor PN chairman Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said the list of names was sent to the party’s central leadership after a meeting […]
Turkiye no plan to put off polls
ANKARA: Turkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party is not discussing a postponement of the general election due to the earthquake, with the two date options on the table remaining unchanged, reported Sputnik, quoting Turkish newspaper Hurriyet today. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants the vote to be held on May 14, while several fellow party members […]
Go to polls, support GPS: Rodiyah
SADONG JAYA: Rodiyah Sapiee hopes that voters can make the right decision in the 15th general election (GE15). The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Batang Sadong candidate said the people need to elect a representative who is really serious about bringing the people’s voice in the Dewan Rakyat or represent them in the federal government. “It […]
GPS to field new faces in GE15, candidate list to be revealed after EC election dates announcement: Premier
KUCHING: The names of the thirty-one candidates that will be contesting in the upcoming General Election (GE) under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) flag will be revealed after the Election Commission (EC) announces the nomination date. “There will be new faces contesting and we will be contesting under one party – GPS and for our policy […]
Kota Samarahan PBB ready for polls
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Kota Samarahan parliamentary machinery is geared up to face the 15th General Election (GE15) which may be held soon. Its MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said although its date is not yet known, the general election is projected to be held as the present Parliament term is set to […]
East Timor heads to polls to pick next president
DILI: East Timor’s citizens head to the polls on Tuesday to choose either a Nobel laureate or a former guerrilla fighter — the incumbent president — as their next leader. Polling stations in Southeast Asia’s youngest country open at 7 am (2200 GMT Monday) for what is a rematch of a 2007 election won handily […]
MACC to monitor polls
MELAKA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) personnel will be on field duty to monitor the Melaka state election process. Melaka MACC director Mohd Shahril Che Saad said a team had been formed for the purpose. “We will conduct monitoring by focusing on the nomination process, during campaign period and polling day. “We will also focus on efforts to prevent corruption which involves elements of […]
Preparing grassroots leaders for polls
SRI AMAN: The Sarawak Kita Empun (SKE) programme plays a very significant role in explaining the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government policies to every citizen of the state. Organised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women, SKE also aims to prepare the party’s grassroots machinery in facing the election. Recently, 70 women, representing 35 PBB […]
Singapore goes to the polls
SINGAPORE: Singapore today dissolved Parliament for a general election on July 10, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong saying the country can a hold “a proper and safe election” as the Covid-19 situation is “relatively stable”. Nomination has been set for June 30, according to the Elections Department. President Halimah Yacob, on the advice of […]
Sri Lankan President dissolves parliament, paving way for polls
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday evening issued a special gazette notice, dissolving the parliament and declaring parliamentary elections to be held on April 25, reported Xinhua news agency. In the special gazette released by the Presidential Secretariat, it said Rajapaksa had dissolved the parliament from Monday midnight and summoned a new parliament […]
