Philippine military tells election candidates to stop securing permits to campaign from insurgents
TACLOBAN CITY: The military in Eastern Visayas has called on election candidates not to give in to the demands of the New People's Army (NPA) to give money to the insurgents in exchange for "permits to campaign" or "permits to win."
Singapore, tech platforms gear up to counter cyber threats ahead of election
SINGAPORE: As the 2025 General Election approaches, the risk of digital interference – whether subtle or overt – is once again under scrutiny.
Main South Korean opposition leader acquitted of election law violation
SEOUL: The Seoul High Court on Wednesday (March 26) acquitted Lee Jae-myung (pic) of violating the Public Official Election Act, paving the way for the main opposition leader to consolidate his leadership in the liberal bloc.
Four Penang candidates withdraw from DAP CEC elections
GEORGE TOWN: Four Penang candidates have announced their withdrawal from the DAP central executive committee (CEC) election on Sunday (March 16).
Barisan delays candidate announcement to April 7
TAPAH: Barisan Nasional has moved the date to announce its candidate for the Ayer Kuning by-election to April 7, says Perak coalition chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Barisan chairman, not Bung, has final say on candidates, says Shahelmey
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has the final say on the coalition's candidate for seats in any election, says Sabah's Umno embattled Tanjung Keramat assemblyman Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.
Former PN candidate for Bagan Jermal charged with falsely displaying title
BUTTERWORTH: A former Perikatan Nasional candidate for the Bagan Jermal seat in the 15th General Election pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court Wednesday (March 26) to a charge of falsely displaying a Pahang honorific title on his business card.
Ayer Kuning polls: BN moves date to announce candidate to April 7
TAPAH: Barisan Nasional has changed the date for announcing its candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election from April 5 to April 7, according to Perak Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote
LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Gabon's Constitutional Court has approved a list of eight candidates to run in the Central African nation's presidential election next month, including interim President Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a military coup in 2023.
Soccer-Eto’o wins appeal to stand as candidate at CAF elections
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Four-times African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto'o has won the right to be included on the list of candidates for the Confederation of African Football's elective congress next week after initially being ruled out of the contest.
PSM to contest in Ayer Kuning by-election
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has announced that it will contest in the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election.
Ayer Kuning by-election: Perak DAP sets up special committee to support campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: Perak DAP has set up a Special Action Committee to support the campaign of the unity government candidate in the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election.
Lee Jun-seok gets nod as Reform Party's presidential candidate in South Korea
SEOUL: The conservative minor opposition New Reform Party on Tuesday (March 18) announced its decision to nominate Rep. Lee Jun-seok as the party's presidential candidate for a potential early election, should President Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached.
PKR 2025 election, over 17,500 nominations received, says party election committee
PETALING JAYA: More than 17,500 applications were received for nominations for the 2025 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) elections, involving 222 branches across the country, after the nomination process closed on March 16.
Ayer Kuning by-election: Perikatan to field PAS candidate, says Muhyiddin
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional will field a candidate from PAS for the Ayer Kuning by-election, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Ayer Kuning polls: Perikatan to announce candidate after March 20 meeting
TAPAH: Perikatan Nasional will announce the candidate contesting in the Ayer Kuning state by-election after a special meeting on Thursday (March 20).
Gagasan Rakyat Women submit four candidates for upcoming Sabah state elections
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Women have submitted four names as potential candidates for the 17th Sabah State Election.
Ayer Kuning by-election: Amanah to throw its support behind Barisan candidate
IPOH: Amanah has decided not to contest the Ayer Kuning by-election and will instead support the candidate chosen by Barisan Nasional.
DAP CEC polls set for tomorrow, 70 candidates in the fray
KUALA LUMPUR: The DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) election will be held at 10am on Sunday (March 16), with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats.
Romanians rally to show support for Europe amid election tensions
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Thousands of Romanians took to the streets of Bucharest on Saturday to show their support for the European Union, amid political disputes over a presidential election rerun scheduled for May.
