![Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690113342_TBFahmi.jpg)
Government welcomes media to organise debates among state election candidates - Fahmi
He said such a programme, to be publicly broadcast on any official media platform and mainstream channels, is highly encouraged in line with the practice of democracy in the country.
Sat Jul 29 2023
![Umno election candidates should not be influenced by anti-govt groups - Ahmad Zahid Umno election candidates should not be influenced by anti-govt groups - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677770540_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Umno election candidates should not be influenced by anti-govt groups - Ahmad Zahid
UMNO members are reminded not to be influenced by groups that aim to destabilise the current administration.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![GE15: Election candidates well covered in media reports - Annuar GE15: Election candidates well covered in media reports - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667779151_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
GE15: Election candidates well covered in media reports - Annuar
Candidates contesting in the 15th general election (GE15) are given enough opportunity in both government and private media coverage, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.
Sun Nov 06 2022
![GRS, BN finalising talks on GE15, Bugaya by-election candidates GRS, BN finalising talks on GE15, Bugaya by-election candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632952044_DatukHajijiNoor.jpg)
GRS, BN finalising talks on GE15, Bugaya by-election candidates
GRS and BN have entered the final stages of negotiations to select candidates for the GE15 and the Bugaya state by-election, said GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Candidates popular on social media have high chance of attracting young voters Candidates popular on social media have high chance of attracting young voters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665804135_SeminarUITM.jpg)
Candidates popular on social media have high chance of attracting young voters
Election candidates who are active and popular on social media have a high chance of winning the hearts of voters, especially young people who will be voting for the first time in the GE15.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![Minimum age for assemblymen: Johor has right to decide - Wan Junaidi Minimum age for assemblymen: Johor has right to decide - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655542521_TBwanjunaidi.jpg)
Minimum age for assemblymen: Johor has right to decide - Wan Junaidi
Johor has the right to decide on whether to reduce the minimum age of election candidates for the State Legislative Assembly seats from 21 years to 18.
Sat Jun 18 2022
![Women celebrated in midst of Johor election campaign Women celebrated in midst of Johor election campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646749380_Bernama.jpg)
Women celebrated in midst of Johor election campaign
Johor election candidates and party leaders took time to wish warm wishes as they honour and celebrate women on their achievements in conjunction with International Women's Day.
Tue Mar 08 2022
![Sarawak election: Candidates advised to check on filling form before nomination day Sarawak election: Candidates advised to check on filling form before nomination day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636940063_Sibu.jpg)
Sarawak election: Candidates advised to check on filling form before nomination day
Ikmalrudin Ishak said this was to facilitate the nomination process, whereby they were also advised to pay the deposit early.
Fri Dec 03 2021
![PN Wanita chief hails decision to allow Melaka polls candidates to air posters, biodata on RTM PN Wanita chief hails decision to allow Melaka polls candidates to air posters, biodata on RTM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636819136_TBRINAHARUN.jpg)
PN Wanita chief hails decision to allow Melaka polls candidates to air posters, biodata on RTM
Allowing Melaka state election candidates to air their posters and biodata on RTM will provide the contestants with more space to promote themselves to the voters.
Sat Nov 13 2021
![Undi18: Selangor to amend constitution - Exco Undi18: Selangor to amend constitution - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636798857_MohdKhairuddinOthm.jpg)
Undi18: Selangor to amend constitution - Exco
Selangor will amend its State Constitution starting on Nov 26, to lower to 18 years the eligible age to be election candidates.
Sat Nov 13 2021
![No objection to UiTM students as candidate in Melaka election No objection to UiTM students as candidate in Melaka election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636550116_RoziahMohdJanor.jpg)
No objection to UiTM students as candidate in Melaka election
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has no objection against any of its students standing as election candidates as it is not against the act of the university.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Melaka election: Govt mulls allowing candidates to campaign on govt official media - Annuar Musa Melaka election: Govt mulls allowing candidates to campaign on govt official media - Annuar Musa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636527319_GMultiOperatorC.jpg)
Melaka election: Govt mulls allowing candidates to campaign on govt official media - Annuar Musa
The government is considering giving slots to Melaka state election candidates including the opposition to campaign via government official television and radio channels.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Melaka election: Candidates hit campaign trail in compliance with SOP Melaka election: Candidates hit campaign trail in compliance with SOP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636470582_TBMERIAHMELAKA.jpg)
Melaka election: Candidates hit campaign trail in compliance with SOP
Candidates employed various methods to get their message across without running foul of SOP set by the authorities.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Slim by-election: Candidates focus on undecided voters Slim by-election: Candidates focus on undecided voters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598094178_zaidiaziz.jpg)
Slim by-election: Candidates focus on undecided voters
According to Mohd Aziz, Slim state constituency has 23,094 voters with 41 per cent being voters under the age of 40, many of whom are fence sitters.
Sat Aug 22 2020
![Slim by-election: Candidates comply with SOPs during campaign Slim by-election: Candidates comply with SOPs during campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597564250_PRKPekanSlim.jpg)
Slim by-election: Candidates comply with SOPs during campaign
The Election Commission (EC) requires candidates contesting in the by-election to comply with the prescribed SOP.
Sun Aug 16 2020