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Tribunal on ex-EC members undecided whether to make decision public

Tribunal on ex-EC members undecided whether to make decision public

AG says the tribunal can make the announcement and then recommendations to the king.

EC rebuts Mat Hasan's claim it tried to slow BN's momentum

EC rebuts Mat Hasan's claim it tried to slow BN's momentum

RANTAU POLLS | M'kini's review of the time frame also shows it did not differ significantly from previous by-elections.

Tok Mat accuses EC of trying to break BN's momentum

Tok Mat accuses EC of trying to break BN's momentum

RANTAU POLLS | He says the commission took longer than usual to announce the nomination and by-election dates.

EC sends voter's cards to 20,922 Rantau voters

EC sends voter's cards to 20,922 Rantau voters

The card contains information such as voting centre, channel, date and time for the by-election.

Election Commission to get tough on party booths at Rantau

Election Commission to get tough on party booths at Rantau

The EC is unhappy over alleged abuses in recent by-elections and is set to issue warning letters ahead of April 13 polls.

Charges of cheating amid confusion over Thailand's election result

Charges of cheating amid confusion over Thailand's election result

UPDATED 5.54PM | The commission reported that the pro-junta Palang Pracharat was leading with 7.69 million votes.

Appeals Court strikes out Streram's suit against EC and former returning officer

Appeals Court strikes out Streram's suit against EC and former returning officer

Court of the view Streram did not prove the former returning officer was a public officer.

Defence Ministry land swap deals against financial regulations, says Dr M

Defence Ministry land swap deals against financial regulations, says Dr M

Some of the deals were aimed at increasing military camp voters in certain constituencies.

EC to review redelineation of electoral boundaries approved last year

EC to review redelineation of electoral boundaries approved last year

The effects of the exercise will be analysed to see if it can be nullified, says EC chairperson. 

Analyst: Removing race data from electoral roll won't lead to unity

Analyst: Removing race data from electoral roll won't lead to unity

UM's Awang Azman thinks the move would be seen as Harapan's attempt to erode Malay rights.

EC can't fix gerrymandering now unless gov't can change constitution

EC can't fix gerrymandering now unless gov't can change constitution

The constitution stipulates a redelineation of constituencies can only be held once in every eight years.
Harapan commits more electoral offences as it is gov't, says EC chief

Harapan commits more electoral offences as it is gov't, says EC chief

Azhar Azizan Harun says there are offences the ruling coalition can commit which others can't.

Court dismisses Ahmad's preliminary objection against Jasin election petition

Court dismisses Ahmad's preliminary objection against Jasin election petition

It has set full trial from March 11 to March 22.
Rantau by-election to be held on April 13

Rantau by-election to be held on April 13

UPDATED 1.36PM | Nomination day will be on March 30, EC chief Azhar Harun adds. 

EC to determine Rantau by-election date on Wednesday

EC to determine Rantau by-election date on Wednesday

The special meeting will be chaired by EC chief Azhar Azizan Harun.
AG: Tribunal can recommend stripping ex-EC members of retirement benefits

AG: Tribunal can recommend stripping ex-EC members of retirement benefits

Tommy Thomas tells tribunal that it is 'simplistic' to say it can only recommend whether to remove ex-EC members. 

Court sets Monday to decide on Semenyih voter's suit against EC

Court sets Monday to decide on Semenyih voter's suit against EC

UPDATED 4PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | Voter insists that the EC did not exist when the by-election was announced.

EC to probe provocative campaign materials in Semenyih

EC to probe provocative campaign materials in Semenyih

SEMENYIH POLLS | At least 10 police reports have been lodged since campaigning began.

‘I am an independent ERC chair’ declares Bersatu man Abdul Rashid

‘I am an independent ERC chair’ declares Bersatu man Abdul Rashid

He vows to carry out his task without being influenced by party loyalties.
Lawyers for ex-EC members oppose follow-up tribunal hearing

Lawyers for ex-EC members oppose follow-up tribunal hearing

They are set to file a preliminary objection against the Feb 28 sitting to hear the AG's oral submission.

Voters free to display 'Bossku' slogan, images at polling centre

Voters free to display 'Bossku' slogan, images at polling centre

SEMENYIH POLLS | Only those promoting seditious, racist or provocative statements will be barred, says EC.

Tribunal on ex-EC members: AG to submit whether academic or not

Tribunal on ex-EC members: AG to submit whether academic or not

Tribunal's secretary has sent out a notice requesting all parties involved in the proceedings to attend.
EC chief: Elections aren't a battlefield, show some manners

EC chief: Elections aren't a battlefield, show some manners

SEMENYIH POLLS | Art Harun calls on all parties to be respectful, in wake of Semenyih fracas. 

Art Harun denies EC appointments due to court action

Art Harun denies EC appointments due to court action

UPDATED 3.34PM | Chairperson says he wouldn’t risk contempt, appointment plans in the pipeline since November.