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EC: Cabinet members can't campaign during working hours

EC: Cabinet members can't campaign during working hours

PD POLLS | Its chief Azhar Harun adds they should never use gov't assets for campaigning purposes.

Is candidate campaign spending crossing the line?

Is candidate campaign spending crossing the line?

COMMENT | It is hardly a surprise for a by-election to have a certain flair and extravagance.

Najib to EC: If impartial, then explain Bersih's claim you singled me out

Najib to EC: If impartial, then explain Bersih's claim you singled me out

This after Bersih claimed it was the EC that lodged a report against Najib for an alleged polls infraction.

EC forms panel to improve voter registration, clean electoral roll

EC forms panel to improve voter registration, clean electoral roll

Voter Registration Improvement Policy Committee will address all issues related to registration.

EC: Let's make PD polls a model of a clean, fair election

EC: Let's make PD polls a model of a clean, fair election

PD POLLS | Azhar Harun calls on all candidates to comply with election laws and not undermine public order.

'Not me, obviously' – New EC chief on 'booze, kissing photos'

'Not me, obviously' – New EC chief on 'booze, kissing photos'

The photographs, accompanied by a text alleging that it was Azhar, have gone viral.

Yoursay: New EC chief's appointment good news for Malaysia Baru

Yoursay: New EC chief's appointment good news for Malaysia Baru

YOURSAY | 'Just imagine if the past 60 years, we had picked the most qualified person for the job.'

New EC chief: My days as a critic are over

New EC chief: My days as a critic are over

As a former policy critic, Azhar Harun says it is now his turn to face public scrutiny.

Bersih supports Art Harun as EC chief, calls for more heads to roll

Bersih supports Art Harun as EC chief, calls for more heads to roll

The group also calls for the resignation of the other six EC commissioners for their performance in GE14.

KJ urges new EC chief to reject post for now

KJ urges new EC chief to reject post for now

Rembau MP says Art Harun's selection goes against Harapan's pledge for Parliament to appoint EC members.

Lawyer Art Harun is new EC chairperson

Lawyer Art Harun is new EC chairperson

His fills the seat made vacant by Hashim Abdullah who opted for early retirement.

EC to reevaluate suitable campaign period

EC to reevaluate suitable campaign period

The commission received various feedback to the 21-day campaign period for the twin by-elections today.

By-elections: Employers reminded to give time off to employees to vote

By-elections: Employers reminded to give time off to employees to vote

Employers who fail to do so can be faced with a RM5,000 fine or jail up to a year.

Minister: Refusal to sign Form 14 should not have happened

Minister: Refusal to sign Form 14 should not have happened

Liew Vui Keong says the EC will conduct a post-mortem on the delays on the night of May 9.

Electoral reform: What needs to be done, and how

Electoral reform: What needs to be done, and how

COMMENT | Where does the Election Reform Committee stand in the big picture of reform?

Reformed EC could take over political party registration

Reformed EC could take over political party registration

UPDATED 2.29PM | The procedure is currently being handled by the Registrar of Societies.

EC looking to strike out Streram's RM7.6m misfeasance suit

EC looking to strike out Streram's RM7.6m misfeasance suit

Commission says the matter should be heard in an election court, as it concerns election laws.

Gov't won't meddle in EC, assures deputy law minister

Gov't won't meddle in EC, assures deputy law minister

Hanipa also urges the EC to take heed of Bersih's criticisms 'without fear or favour.'

Don't repeat Sg Kandis offences, Bersih tells by-election candidates

Don't repeat Sg Kandis offences, Bersih tells by-election candidates

Old habits die hard, says electoral watchdog after releasing Sg Kandis observation report. 

Ex-EC chief Rashid to head electoral reforms committee

Ex-EC chief Rashid to head electoral reforms committee

During his tenure as EC chief, Rashid was frequently criticised by DAP and PKR.

Bersih wants tribunal on EC's alleged wrongdoings

Bersih wants tribunal on EC's alleged wrongdoings

The watchdog wants the commission's six members to be held accountable if found guilty.

Seri Setia and Balakong by-elections to run concurrently

Seri Setia and Balakong by-elections to run concurrently

Nomination day for both by-elections falls on Aug 18. 

Sacked RMAF pilot rues rejection of job, pension reinstatement

Sacked RMAF pilot rues rejection of job, pension reinstatement

Zaidi tells Harapan leaders that he will meet them on 'Judgment Day'.

EC: Security, logistics factors in deciding on S’gor’s twin by-elections

EC: Security, logistics factors in deciding on S’gor’s twin by-elections

The commission will meet on Wed to discuss concurrent Balakong and Seri Setia polls.