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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed to proceeding with Sarawak's proposed redelineation to expand its State Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 seats, instructing the Election Commission to provide an updated progress report.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Election Commission to prepare a comprehensive updated report examining Sarawak's proposal to introduce 17 additional state assembly seats, according to government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Malaysia's Election Commission has registered 34,066 new electors aged 18 and above during June, with the supplementary electoral roll now open for public review until September 1.
The Election Commission will examine a proposal to grant postal voting rights to approximately 27,000 auxiliary police officers stationed across Malaysia's critical infrastructure, addressing concerns that duty schedules prevent them from voting.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San has launched an investigation into allegations that a state assemblyman has been declared bankrupt, though he has not yet disclosed the lawmaker's identity. The Election Commission will ultimately determine whether a by-election is warranted.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says a ruling on a contested state assembly seat is expected imminently, with the Election Commission to subsequently decide whether a by-election will be necessary.
More than 14 per cent of early voters in Negeri Sembilan's state election have cast their ballots by mid-morning, as 38 polling centres facilitated military personnel, police officers and their spouses across the state.
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The Election Commission chairman visited polling centres in Seremban on August 1 to monitor the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, observing the new OCR-VA voter attendance system and briefing with election officials.
Negeri Sembilan's state election saw 28.11% voter participation by mid-morning, with elderly voters showing stronger engagement than younger residents. Weather warnings threaten afternoon turnout.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued comprehensive guidelines for tomorrow's Negeri Sembilan state election, asking 859,760 voters to follow suggested voting times via the MySPR Semak app to manage crowds and enforcing strict rules prohibiting mobile phones and campaign materials at polling stations.
Malaysia's Election Commission found no substantiated claims of vote-buying during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, though 267 minor electoral breaches were documented and referred to authorities.
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Malaysian child rights groups have urged political parties to stop using children in campaign materials, warning that adult-directed slogans exploit rather than amplify young voices.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has clarified that early vote counting for Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election will commence at 5 pm on August 1, dismissing viral claims of preliminary results.
The Election Commission is targeting between 72 and 75 per cent voter participation in Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election, buoyed by strong campaign momentum and voter interest across the state.
Early voting in Negeri Sembilan's state election achieved a 91.06 per cent turnout, surpassing the Election Commission's 90 per cent target with nearly 15,000 military and police personnel casting ballots across 38 polling centres.
Early voting in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election has exceeded 80% turnout, with over 13,300 security personnel and their spouses casting ballots ahead of Saturday's general polling day.
Malaysia's Election Commission has confirmed it is fully prepared for early voting in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, with over 22,000 military and police personnel and spouses set to cast ballots across 38 polling centres.
The Election Commission has sent out 13,263 postal ballots to qualified voters for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, enabling citizens working or residing elsewhere to participate in the democratic process.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued 13,263 postal ballot papers to eligible voters for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, with ballots distributed across multiple categories including election officials, overseas Malaysians, and security personnel.
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission on Monday, investigating former chief Roh Tae-ak for suspected embezzlement and improper overseas travel funded by the agency.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that his recent comments about holding Johor's state election on a Sunday represented his personal perspective rather than any attempt to exert pressure on Malaysia's Election Commission.
Malaysia's Election Commission is aiming for a 96 per cent turnout in early voting for the Johor state election, based on historical participation rates. Over 20,600 military and police personnel cast ballots at 62 centres statewide.
Negeri Sembilan's state election nomination process concluded peacefully across eight centres, with police deploying 2,373 officers to maintain order. Polling is set for August 1.
Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election nomination process commenced smoothly across all eight centres on July 18, with nearly 2,400 police personnel deployed to maintain order during the hour-long candidate registration period.
The Election Commission has sold 464 nomination forms for the Negeri Sembilan state election, with 70 candidates confirming participation by paying deposits. Nomination day is tomorrow with 761 EC officers overseeing the process.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued guidance to prospective candidates contesting the Negeri Sembilan state election, emphasizing the need to complete and verify nomination documents before Saturday's filing deadline.
Malaysia's Hong Kong consulate has defended its election awareness campaign for the Johor state polls, citing proactive communications and collaboration with local Malaysian communities to keep voters informed.
Malaysia's Election Commission has reminded employers they must allow registered voter employees sufficient time to vote in the Johor state election, warning of penalties up to RM5,000 for non-compliance.
A Pakatan Harapan official has lodged a complaint accusing a Barisan Nasional counting agent of documenting individual ballot choices. The allegation raises serious electoral integrity concerns ahead of expected investigations.
Malaysia's Election Commission announced it will investigate instances of voters posting photographs of marked ballot papers on social media platforms, signalling fresh scrutiny of electoral conduct in the digital age.
Pas will refrain from issuing statements during polling night in the Johor election, choosing instead to wait for the Election Commission's official results announcement, its state information chief said.
Malaysia's Election Commission has praised the orderly conduct of the 16th Johor state election, citing a 68.73 per cent voter turnout and no significant incidents. The commission plans to investigate social media ballot photographs.
The Election Commission chairman conducted site visits to four polling centres across Johor on election day, assessing voting procedures and facilities to ensure operations ran smoothly throughout the 16th state election.
Over 2.7 million voters in Johor exercised their franchise on July 11 in the 16th state election, with generally favourable weather conditions across the state despite heavy downpours in the Muar district.
Voting commenced across Johor this morning as 1,076 polling centres welcomed 2.7 million registered voters to elect a new state government. The election features 172 candidates competing for 56 State Legislative Assembly seats.
The Election Commission has issued final reminders to all political parties contesting Johor's 16th state election to cease campaigning after 11.59pm tonight, with detailed guidelines for voters on polling day procedures.
Malaysia's Election Commission has wrapped up comprehensive preparations across Johor, inspecting equipment and ballot boxes for all 56 constituencies. The commission is readying facilities to accommodate 2.7 million registered voters in tomorrow's state election.
Malaysia's Election Commission has directed voters to report unauthorised online campaign materials directly to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission during the Johor state election, while physical posters continue to be removed by enforcement teams.
Malaysia's Election Commission anticipates approximately 70 per cent voter participation in the Johor state election, reflecting robust public engagement with the electoral process and widespread enthusiasm for democratic participation.
Malaysia's Election Commission is reminding voters in Johor to check their designated polling centres and voting streams ahead of Saturday's state election, where 2.7 million eligible voters will cast ballots for 56 assembly seats.
Malaysia's Election Commission is urging voters to update their voting addresses to match their current places of residence, emphasising that the constituency-based system requires electors to vote where they actually live.
Malaysia's Election Commission has documented 588 complaints involving various electoral offences during the Johor state election campaign period, including 44 police reports and three references to the anti-corruption agency.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that his comments on the Johor state election date represented his personal perspective aimed at encouraging voter turnout, rather than any attempt to influence the independent Election Commission's decision-making process.
Nearly 25,000 security personnel and their spouses voted in early polling for Johor's state election on July 7, with operations running smoothly across 64 centres despite warnings of afternoon thunderstorms.
Almost 25,000 members of Malaysia's security forces and their spouses participated in early voting across 64 centres in Johor ahead of the state election on Saturday.
Malaysia's Election Commission has logged 305 complaints of campaign violations during the Johor state election campaign, with improper poster placement and traffic obstruction topping the list of infractions.