#local elections

DAP MP questions 'inconsistent' IIUM report on KL mayor polls, renews call for local election

DAP MP questions 'inconsistent' IIUM report on KL mayor polls, renews call for local election

Lim urges amendment to the Federal Capital Act.

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Govt open to amending Federal Capital Act to elect local councillors

Govt open to amending Federal Capital Act to elect local councillors

PARLIAMENT | Deputy FT minister says a task force is studying PAC recommendations.

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Govt urged to prioritise reforms, local polls over mayoral election

Govt urged to prioritise reforms, local polls over mayoral election

Structural weaknesses must first be addressed, stakeholders say.

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Can mayoral election be KJ's stepping stone to becoming PM?

Can mayoral election be KJ's stepping stone to becoming PM?

It could be the platform to expand his popularity, prove he's got administrative chops to run country.

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COMMENT | We have ways to keep local govts accountable without polls

COMMENT | We have ways to keep local govts accountable without polls

Local governments can be kept on their toes even without the third vote.

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PSM urges Nga to revive local election instead of focusing on URA

PSM urges Nga to revive local election instead of focusing on URA

Kunasekaran says public must have a say in local development decisions.

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Why is PAS silent on MCA's local election call, questions DAP MP

Why is PAS silent on MCA's local election call, questions DAP MP

PAS was vocal when DAP made the same call previously, Lim says.

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Report made against PAS man over 'racial' local election statement

Report made against PAS man over 'racial' local election statement

Azhar is factually wrong, says Federal Territories PKR leader.

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PSM reminds PKR of Harapan's 'donkey years' third vote stand

PSM reminds PKR of Harapan's 'donkey years' third vote stand

Local election was in Pakatan Rakyat's manifesto, Arutchelvan says.

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LETTER | Local elections: DAP agenda vs national stability

LETTER | Local elections: DAP agenda vs national stability

'Proposal could affect harmony among multi-ethnic population.'

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Get DAP under control, stop 'toxic' narratives - PAS tells Anwar

Get DAP under control, stop 'toxic' narratives - PAS tells Anwar

This comes after DAP leaders brought up local govt election, non-Malay PM issues.

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Aziz: Malays could benefit from local govt election if done right

Aziz: Malays could benefit from local govt election if done right

Stop 'spooking' Malays with fear of losing power, DAP man says.

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YOURSAY | Nothing wrong with non-Malays heading local govt

YOURSAY | Nothing wrong with non-Malays heading local govt

'It's a problem for those who look at everything through racist lens.'

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'Governance of strata properties more urgent than local council polls'

'Governance of strata properties more urgent than local council polls'

Zaliha notes DAP leader's suggestion, however, she says policy matters require talks.

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Give FT minister time to consider local election proposal: Fahmi

Give FT minister time to consider local election proposal: Fahmi

Govt spokesperson points out it's a major policy decision not to be taken lightly.

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Bring back local election, says FT DAP chief

Bring back local election, says FT DAP chief

Third vote must be returned, adds Tan.

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I'll convince PM that M'sians are ready for local polls: Zuraida

I'll convince PM that M'sians are ready for local polls: Zuraida

Malaysians are now mature enough to handle them, she says.

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GPS suppressing Sarawakians' rights in denying local gov't elections

GPS suppressing Sarawakians' rights in denying local gov't elections

LETTER | Their political survival is the only thing at stake.

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Sarawak turns down Putrajaya's bid to 'take over' local government

Sarawak turns down Putrajaya's bid to 'take over' local government

CM Abang Johari also says GPS is ready for 'war' in the upcoming Sarawak election.

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Reviving local gov't polls: Ministry to present paper to cabinet by year-end

Reviving local gov't polls: Ministry to present paper to cabinet by year-end

PARLIAMENT | Meeting with stakeholders still ongoing, says deputy minister Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah.

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'Penang ever-ready, but up to Putrajaya to restore local polls'

'Penang ever-ready, but up to Putrajaya to restore local polls'

State exco Jagdeep Singh Deo says not all hope is lost as Harapan is now in Putrajaya.

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Gov't expected to amend laws to restore local elections in 2020

Gov't expected to amend laws to restore local elections in 2020

INTERVIEW | These include the Local Government Act 1976 and other relevant laws, says Housing Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.

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