Archive - 24 March 2004

The fundamental principle of 'one citizen one vote' has been undermined, a local election watchdog today said, and called for fresh elections to be held.

Keadilan also rejects the outcome of Sunday's polls and calls for fresh elections, a royal commission probe and the resignation of the EC's chief for failure to conduct a proper election.

The general elections has ended, the recounts have been done and the posters are slowly being taken down.

Defeated Snap candidate Liman Sujang alleges massive vote-buying at his constituency and is gathering evidence prior to filing an election petition to declare the results null and void.

The DAP chairperson says fresh elections must be held in Selangor as the Election Commission's extension of voting hours for the states ran counter to election laws.

Due to alleged irregularities in Sunday's general election, PAS will be filing election petitions to seek fresh polls, says party leader Abdul Hadi Awang.

Election Commission chief Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman calls for an independent probe into complaints that the agency has failed to discharge its duties and responsibilities fairly and with due care.

DAP leader Lim Kit Siang today suggests a possible merger with former ally Keadilan to form a stronger opposition force.

Sabah maverick politician Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, an independent who lost by a margin of 395 votes, will file an election petition this weekend to declare the election result null and void.