Early voter turnout at over 90 per cent in four states as of 3 pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The early voter turnout for the six state elections and the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election was over 90 per cent in four states as of 3 pm today. According to the Election Commission (EC), Terengganu and Kedah had the highest turnout so far at 93 per cent respectively, followed by Selangor and Negeri […]
More than 50 pct voter turnout as at 11 am
KUALA LUMPUR: Voter turnout for the six-state elections and the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election was more than 50 per cent as of 11 am today. According to the Election Commission (EC), Kelantan still had the highest percentage at 63 per cent, followed by Kedah at 61 per cent and Negeri Sembilan at 60 per cent. […]
Early voting: Fine weather for most areas this morning
KUALA LUMPUR: The weather early this morning is reported to be clear in most locations of early voting centres for the six state elections. This allows the early voting process to run smoothly with military and police personnel along with their spouses turning up early to fulfil their responsibilities as voters. A total of 260 […]
Early voting centres open at 8 am
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 260 early voting centres involving 377 channels for the Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan state elections opened their doors at 8 this morning. Three early voting centres at the Terengganu contingent police headquarters (IPK) for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election also opened at 8 am. According to […]
EC meeting today to set dates for Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting today to fix the key dates for the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections in Johor. EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh will chair the meeting, which will begin at 10 am at Menara SPR in Putrajaya. Among the matters to be […]
Pita’s political future on the line as parliament reconvene to elect Thai PM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Pita Limjaroenrat’s political future is on the line on Wednesday as he will face a second round of voting in parliament to determine whether he will become the next prime minister. Besides that, the Constitutional Court will also meet on Wednesday to consider whether to accept a petition from the Election Commission (EC) […]
Simultaneous polls in all six states can benefit all parties: EC chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The consensus by leaders from all six states to dissolve the state assembly in their respective states and pave the way for state elections to be held simultaneously, is a right move that can benefit all parties. Former Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said through the democratic […]
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 […]