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Multi-horse race in Sandakan as three independents emerge

UPDATED 2.26PM | SANDAKAN POLLS | Three independents are joining DAP and PBS in the race for Sandakan.

2019-04-27 09:38:00+08:00 by Lu Wei Hoong
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Sandakan by-election kicks off today with nomination day

SANDAKAN POLLS | So far, DAP and Parti Bersatu Sabah are expected to field candidates in the coming polls.

2019-04-27 07:59:00+08:00 by Geraldine Tong
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Official: BN wins Rantau with 4,510-vote majority

LIVE | Follow Malaysiakini's live coverage of the Rantau by-election results.

2019-04-13 17:50:00+08:00 by Malaysiakini Team
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EC targets 70 percent turnout in Rantau

RANTAU POLLS | Semenyih was 73pct, and this round could be even higher, says EC deputy chief.

2019-03-30 13:50:00+08:00 by Bernama
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Harapan won't abuse gov't machinery in Rantau - Anwar

RANTAU POLLS | PKR president responds to Bersih's complaint on Miri MP distributing food coupons.

2019-03-30 13:36:00+08:00 by Zikri Kamarulzaman
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Can Streram beat Mat Hasan in Rantau?

QUESTION TIME | Streram can win, but Harapan must make the right moves in terms of strategy and campaigning.

2019-03-21 06:37:00+08:00 by P Gunasegaram
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Dr M: Streram’s not bankrupt, he is free to run

Unpaid debts won’t hinder candidacy of PKR man who was ‘defeated through cheating’, says PM.

2019-03-12 17:40:00+08:00 by Alyaa Alhadjri
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Mandatory obligation for PAS to help 'spouse' retain Rantau

Following their 'wedding ceremony', PAS says its machinery will work to secure a win for Mohamad Hasan.

2019-03-06 17:26:00+08:00
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Streram: If Harapan fields Malay candidate, it may not win Rantau

The PKR GE14 candidate says fielding a Malay candidate could backfire amongst non-Malay constituents.

2019-03-06 17:00:00+08:00
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Reneged promises, wrong candidate among reasons for Harapan's loss - BN senator

Khairul Azwan Harun says Semenyih campaign promises reminded voters of unkept pledges.

2019-03-03 13:10:00+08:00
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Apex court dismisses appeals, by-election for Rantau

UPDATED 3.41PM | Acting Umno president Mohamad Hasan says he is prepared for a fresh contest.

2019-02-18 13:41:00+08:00 by Hafiz Yatim
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Think tank: Cameron a wake up call to go beyond good governance

Cent-GPS says voters who were highly reliant on commodity prices had voted against Harapan.

2019-02-03 20:06:00+08:00
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Guan Eng: No intimidation, tok batins' salaries will keep flowing

CAMERON POLLS | He says the claim that non-Harapan supporters will not be paid does not reflect gov't's position.

2019-01-12 13:06:04+08:00 by Geraldine Tong
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Four-cornered battle in Cameron Highlands by-election

CAMERON POLLS | The by-election campaign kicks off after the close of nomination.

2019-01-12 08:07:36+08:00 by Malaysiakini Team
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Bersih: Haul up Bob Manolan if he threatened Tok Batin

A strong message must be sent to reject such mindsets, says its chairperson.

2019-01-11 18:39:56+08:00 by Koh Jun Lin
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Maglin to Kayveas: Hands off MyPPP logo or we'll alert EC

This in regards to Kayveas' claim that he will contest the Camerons by-election under the party's banner.

2019-01-10 16:01:26+08:00 by Faisal Asyraf
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MIC, Ramasamy trade barbs over Camerons no-contest

The DAP man wants MIC to explain its decision not to contest, while MIC wants him to mind his own affairs.

2019-01-10 13:06:41+08:00
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EC warns candidates: No banquets, gifts or gov't machinery use

CAMERON POLLS | It also urges the public to report to authorities any election offence they come across during campaign period.

2019-01-09 15:21:02+08:00
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How not to win Cameron Highlands

COMMENT | Using government machinery is a risk because it will inevitably invite claims of abuse and misuse.

2019-01-09 14:07:58+08:00 by James Chai
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Sivarraajh gets court order to challenge EC's decision

UPDATED 12.09PM | High Court allows MIC veep to challenge the bar against him contesting in the Camerons by-election.

2019-01-07 10:15:46+08:00 by Hafiz Yatim
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We're watching you, Bersih tells Cameron by-election candidates

CAMERON POLLS | 'We will not hesitate to report any election offences to the authorities, including the police and MACC.'

2019-01-06 17:00:49+08:00 by Shakira Buang
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Devamany or Murugiah for Cameron Highlands?

COMMENT | As usual, the MIC has a poor record of serving the voters in this electoral district.

2019-01-03 12:19:59+08:00 by M Vivek
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No BN candidate yet for Cameron Highlands by-election

'The important thing is to have a winnable candidate,' says Pahang MB.

2018-12-31 20:13:31+08:00
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Cameron Highlands will be the first major test for BN's Wan Rosdy

BN breaks from convention and will not appoint the Umno No 2 as by-election director.

2018-12-21 20:13:10+08:00 by Haspaizi Zain
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Can MIC win back Cameron Highlands?

COMMENT | The party must change its ways or risk losing the by-election.

2018-12-20 16:11:00+08:00 by M Vivek
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MIC won't appeal against court ruling to vacate Cameron Highlands seat

Its president S Vigneswaran says the party would rather appeal to the people than to the courts.

2018-12-12 11:13:13+08:00 by Darshini Kandasamy
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Rantau by-election: Who will be the best man to win?

LETTER | It will be a tough fight if Mohamad Hasan goes against Dr S Streram

2018-11-20 11:24:08+08:00 by Amerul Azry Abdul Aziz
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Mohamad Hasan pledges to defend Rantau seat

'I am prepared to face anybody,' he says.

2018-11-17 22:39:43+08:00 by Bernama
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'Anwar's return to Parliament is overdue'

MP SPEAKS | Lim Guan Eng pledges to mobilise DAP's machinery to ensure Anwar's win in Port Dickson.

2018-09-15 14:36:00+08:00 by Lim Guan Eng
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Are we inching back towards feudalism with unnecessary by-elections?

LETTER | Where politicians' and the public's interests collide, the latter must always prevail.

2018-09-15 11:52:00+08:00 by Amar Hilmi