KKB by-election: MACC to run 24-hour operations room until polling day

PETALING JAYA: A 24-hour operations room will be operated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to allow the public to report on issues related to corruption and abuse of power throughout the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. In a statement, the MACC said the operations rooms will operate starting Saturday (April 27) until polling day on May...

Unity govt parties have ways to ensure victory in Kuala Kubu Baharu polls, says Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: Parties in the Unity Government have their methods to ensure a win in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election next month, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman, said this was discussed at the Unity Government secretariat meeting on Wednesday (April 16). "...certainly each party...

Kemaman by-election: 42pc voter turnout as of 1pm

CHUKAI: The voter turnout at the Kemaman by-election stood at 42 per cent as of 1pm on Saturday (Dec 2), according to Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh. All 49 polling stations have been open from 8am under sunny conditions in Kemaman, despite the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecasting rain in several areas...

Kemaman polls: Terengganu MCA fully mobilised to get good Chinese voter turnout

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu MCA has mobilised its members to ensure a good Chinese voter turnout for the Kemaman by-election on polling day, says Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew. The state liaison committee chairman said that such an effort has been ongoing since Nomination Day on Nov 18. "We will ensure as many Chinese voters as possible turn...

Four Bersatu MPs who support PM urged to step down, pave way for by-elections

PETALING JAYA: The four Bersatu MPs who have pledged support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have been told to resign immediately to pave way for fresh by-elections. Bersatu information chief Datuk Razali Idris branded the quartet as 'traitors' for giving their support to Anwar. "They should resign and re-contest on the ticket that they really...

Kemaman by-election: Barisan may field direct candidate, says Zahid

ALOR STAR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has hinted that Barisan Nasional may field a direct candidate in the Kemaman parliamentary by-election. The Barisan chairman said the coalition used same method in previous elections where candidates were chosen without regard to the hierarchy of positions within the party, and this move was well received. "We will...

Jepak by-election: GPS to step up campaigning ahead of polling on Nov 4

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will step up its campaign this week ahead of polling for the Jepak by-election on Nov 4, says Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The GPS by-election operations director said efforts were being made to cover all areas in the constituency. "As we have a new candidate, our task...

Perikatan not contesting Jepak by-election, to focus on Kemaman

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional will not be contesting the Jepak state by-election in Sarawak on Nov 4, says Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin. "Perikatan will be fully focused on retaining the Kemaman parliamentary seat in Terengganu on Dec 2. "Perikatan component parties are also busy holding their annual general assemblies at division and national levels," said...

Dr Wee congratulates Amizar on Barisan’s win in Pelangai

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says Datuk Amizar Abu Adam is the best person to represent Pelangai while congratulating Barisan Nasional's victory in the Pahang state seat. "Thanks to the voters for supporting Barisan candidate Amizar for the Pelangai state by-election. "I am confident of Amizar's ability to work for the people...

Barisan to give its all to win in Pelangai, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: With the Pelangai state seat by-elections drawing near, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong and other Barisan Nasional leaders are giving their all in hopes of securing a victory for the unity government. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 4), the MCA president shared that he and other leaders within Barisan Nasional and...