UN scrutinises India over mass ‘voter deletions’
United Nations special rapporteurs have expressed grave concerns regarding a massive voter-deletion exercise that reportedly stripped approximately 52 million names from registers…
Elections
Don’t rush for general elections, focus on rebuilding strength first, Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional coalition urged
Universiti Malaya political analyst Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi noted that Umno currently boasts one of the country's most competitive grassroots machineries and local…
Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional coalition extends control over Johor with landslide victory. Will it push for a general election?
Such a resounding win will make the prospect of an early general election ahead of Parliament’s expiry at the end of 2027 irresistible for the UMNO-led coalition.
Election fatigue is real among Johoreans in Singapore. Here’s how they’re being coaxed home to vote
Many are weighing the practicalities of the trip home against work commitments.
Does Barisan Nasional vote mean freedom for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib? His son’s remarks may turn Johor polls into a referendum
Controversies on a possible pardon for ex-PM Najib erupted after his son, Nazifuddin, suggested that a big Barisan Nasional win would signal public support for his father’s…
Malaysia state polls: Parties chase crucial votes in Johor
Johor MCA deputy chairman Ling Tian Soon expects voter turnout in the coming Johor state election to reach between 60% and 70%, up from 54.92% in the previous state polls.
What has China’s hit movie ‘Dear You’ got to do with Malaysia’s upcoming Johor state elections?
Political parties are now seeking to capitalise on its popularity to win the support of Chinese voters ahead of the Johor state election on July 11.
Over 130,000 voters to debut at Malaysia’s Johor state polls
Many of Johor's newly-eligible voters, who work in Singapore, have indicated that they would not be missing the chance to debut at their respective polling centres.
Johor polls: Federal government stability not affected by state election results, says Malaysian minister
The minister also said that coalition governments could become a more common feature of Malaysia's political landscape, as voters appeared less inclined to hand overwhelming…
Nepali PM Balendra Shah’s patchy 100 days in office: The Kathmandu Post
The Kathmandu Post's editorial team argues how the Nepali government has chosen the populist route of "quick delivery at any cost", instead of honouring due process.