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 […]
GE-15: Revelation, revolution or restoration
An election must be more than a search for honesty in a snake pit. – Stewart Stafford, American author Political maturity, voter sensitivity, citizens’ sensibilities, populist appeals, politicians, ploticians, concerned citizens and the dynamics of the Election Commission will take centre stage in a few days when prophetic pundits are agog with deep analyses and […]
Fast lanes for elderly, expectant mothers, disabled required
KUCHING: President of the Malaysian Medical Association, Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a fast lane and conveniences for older persons, expectant mothers and the disabled. He said with 18 year olds now eligible to vote, a higher voter turnout and a longer waiting time spent in the queue […]
Wins in Iban majority seats will boost GPS
By Dick Lembang Dugun THERE are only two days left to pitch for votes. This Saturday will determine the results of the 15th general election (GE15) after a 14-day campaign announced by the Election Commission (EC). A total of 56 of the 222 contested parliamentary seats are in two states in Borneo, with a total […]