South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Indonesians vote to replace Jokowi, floods disrupt some polling
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
How does a Taiwan election work?
Taiwan's three main parties contesting the election are the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote
As general elections approach this week in Bangladesh, opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan says he had to hide out in the homes of a string of acquaintances until nominations closed
Tue Jan 02 2024
UMNO contesting on own ticket just personal opinion - Azalina
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said it should not become an issue as her view did not represent the official stand of UMNO or BN.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Campaign well, do not use curse, insult - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said all contesting parties should use the campaign election as a platform to explain current issues to the people.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Polls: Muda contesting candidates to declare assets soon - Syed Saddiq
MUDA president Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman said assets declaration is compulsory for all MUDA members contesting in the elections.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Sanusi hints at contesting in state polls despite sedition charges
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is the incumbent for the Jeneri state seat in Kedah.
Tue Jul 18 2023
DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats
Chow Kon Yeow said the party does not have a policy barring members from contesting both state and parliamentary seats.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said will actively support any movement involved in the polls that want to strengthen the position of the Malays.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Ahead of election, Cambodia amends law to bar non-voters from contesting in future
The amendments impose fines and punish individuals who disrupt and obstruct the voter registration process and the election, Hun Sen said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
State Polls: Penang PH, BN agree to avoid contesting against each other
Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have come to a consensus to avoid contesting against each other in the upcoming state election.
Tue May 02 2023
Hamidin among seven contesting for FIFA Council post
FAM president Hamidin Mohd Amin is vying for the post of FIFA Council member for the 2023-2027 term at the AFC Congress in Manama.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Muhyiddin denies slandering Anwar in speech during GE15
Muhyiddin said the speech was part of a political campaign to support the PN candidate contesting for the Padang Serai parliamentary seat.
Fri Jan 20 2023