Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections: Vote counting begins after polling centres close

KINABATANGAN: Vote counting for the Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections has begun after all polling centres closed at 5.30pm Saturday (Jan 24). As of 6,30pm, unofficial results from the early ballot boxes being counted for Kinabatangan showed Barisan’s Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar in the lead against Warisan’s Saddi Abdul Rahman and independent candidate Goldam Hamid. In Lamag, Barisan’s...

(Unofficial) BN set to retain both Kinabatangan, Lamag seats with super majorities

KINABATANGAN: Barisan Nasional looks set to retain both the Lamag and Kinabatangan seats with super majorities, according to unofficial vote tallies. Based on the latest unofficial vote counts, Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar secured more than 17,000 votes while his opponent Warisan’s Datuk Saddi Abdu Rahman, who garnered over 5,300 votes in the three-cornered contest for the...

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections: EC stresses compliance with election rules

KINABATANGAN: All voters in the by-elections for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Lamag state seat have been reminded not to wear clothing, caps, face masks, or carry items bearing party or candidate logos or symbols to polling centres on Saturday (Jan 24). Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said voters were also prohibited...

Ayer kuning polls: Barisan victory shows voters favour inclusive and progressive governance, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional's victory in the Ayer Kuning by-election demonstrates voters' preference for an inclusive and progressive style of governance, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.   "After a fierce three-cornered fight, Barisan's Dr Yusri Bakir successfully won the Ayer Kuning state seat with a majority of 5,506 votes!   "Perikatan Nasional's Abd Muhaimin Malek...

Ayer Kuning polls: Work starts to fulfil manifesto pledges, says winning Barisan candidate

TAPAH: Newly elected Ayer Kuning assemblyman Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir (pic) says he will strive to fulfill all pledges in the Barisan Nasional manifesto.   "I am grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to shoulder the responsibility as Ayer Kuning assemblyman.   "Everything we have pledged and committed to in our manifesto, we will strive to fulfill...

Ayer Kuning polls: Voters to vote tomorrow

TAPAH: Registered voters in the Ayer Kuning state constituency, totalling 31,315, will go to the polls on Saturday to fulfil their responsibility to elect a new representative, marking the end of the 14-day campaign. A total of 19 polling centres involving 63 channels will open from 8am to 6pm, except for the polling centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan...

Mahkota polls: Keep cool, Zahid tells govt parties as campaign enters home stretch

KLUANG: With polling in the Mahkota by-election less than two days away, Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged unity government component parties to maintain their cordial ties. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Umno president, said there should not be any statements issued that could hurt the feelings of others. ALSO...

Mahkota polls: 95.45% of early voters cast their ballot, says EC

KLUANG: A total of 95.45 per cent of military personnel and their spouses, as well as police officers, participated as early voters in the Mahkota state by-election on Tuesday (Sept 24). Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak in a statement on Tuesday, said the early voting process involved 4,437 voters. He commended the returning officer, Azurawati...

Empowering youth through TVET: Syed Hussien’s key agenda

KLUANG: One of the key agendas of Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah, the Barisan Nasional candidate for the Mahkota state assembly by-election, is to empower the young people in the constituency through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He emphasised the urgent need to implement this agenda, which was initiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

Mahkota polls: Wanita MCA ready to work hard to ensure BN victory

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA plans to rally its members in Mahkota to ensure Barisan Nasional's victory in the upcoming Mahkota by-election in Johor on Sept 28, says Datuk Wong You Fong. The Wanita MCA chief said that MCA's 3,987 members, who are part of the 17.8% of the total Chinese voters in the constituency, would support...