![Pulai by-election: EC targets 99 per cent turnout in early voting Pulai by-election: EC targets 99 per cent turnout in early voting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693887506_PRKPULAI.jpg)
Pulai by-election: EC targets 99 per cent turnout in early voting
The Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections will see a three-cornered fight between PH, PN and independent candidates.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections: 22 nomination forms sold so far - EC Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections: 22 nomination forms sold so far - EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667094278_TBUNDI.jpg)
Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections: 22 nomination forms sold so far - EC
Johor Election Office said all the forms were purchased by Amanah, PAS, Perikatan Nasional and independent candidates.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Alor Setar independent candidates take on infrastructure, petty traders issues Alor Setar independent candidates take on infrastructure, petty traders issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668243889_NordinYunusAlorS.jpg)
Alor Setar independent candidates take on infrastructure, petty traders issues
The infrastructure development in Alor Setar is among the agendas of former Kedah JKR director Datuk Dr Nordin Yunus who is contesting the GE15 as an independent candidate.
Sat Nov 12 2022
![GE15: Independent candidates offer something different GE15: Independent candidates offer something different](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668048231_MALAYSIA.jpg)
GE15: Independent candidates offer something different
GE15 records the highest number of independent candidates in election history with a staggering 108 candidates.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![Slim chance for independent candidates in GE15 - Analysts Slim chance for independent candidates in GE15 - Analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653835780_TianChuaKalahBat.jpg)
Slim chance for independent candidates in GE15 - Analysts
Despite having a bigger number, the independent candidates vying for seats in the GE15 will not have an easy route to Parliament, according to analysts.
Mon Nov 07 2022
![More choice for Johorean voters: But will this make a difference? More choice for Johorean voters: But will this make a difference?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644139548_TBMASHUPTEMPAT.jpg)
More choice for Johorean voters: But will this make a difference?
Political parties and independent candidates have to resonate concerns and worries among Johoreans to win their hearts once again.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![Melaka polls: All Independent, Putra, Iman candidates lose their deposits Melaka polls: All Independent, Putra, Iman candidates lose their deposits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637452603_DatukNorhizamHassa.jpg)
Melaka polls: All Independent, Putra, Iman candidates lose their deposits
The attempts by all Independent candidates, including 'YB Viral' Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee, in the Melaka state polls ended up losing their deposits.
Sat Nov 20 2021
![Melaka polls: Independent candidates can be king makers - Norhizam Melaka polls: Independent candidates can be king makers - Norhizam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633617159_ADUNPengkalanBatu.jpg)
Melaka polls: Independent candidates can be king makers - Norhizam
Norhizam thinks that there are voters who no longer want to choose any of the big coalitions but instead opt for independent candidates.
Sat Nov 13 2021
![Melaka polls: 15 independent candidates form grouping Melaka polls: 15 independent candidates form grouping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636374493_GagasanBebascalon.jpg)
Melaka polls: 15 independent candidates form grouping
A total of 15 out of the 22 Independent candidates contesting in the Melaka state election have agreed to establish an 'Independent grouping' for the campaign period.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![Melaka polls: Six-cornered fight in Asahan Melaka polls: Six-cornered fight in Asahan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636352433_melakamemilih.jpg)
Melaka polls: Six-cornered fight in Asahan
There will be a six-cornered fight for the Asahan seat involving Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and three independent candidates in the Melaka election on Nov 20.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![Early voting begins in Slim by-election Early voting begins in Slim by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598315236_PengundianawalPRK.jpg)
Early voting begins in Slim by-election
The Slim by-election sees a three-cornered fight between Barisan Nasional candidate and two Independent candidates.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![Three-cornered fight in Slim by-election Three-cornered fight in Slim by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597461949_calonprkslim.jpg)
Three-cornered fight in Slim by-election
The Slim state by-election this Aug 29 will witness a three-cornered fight between a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate and two Independent candidates.
Sat Aug 15 2020
![Three-cornered fight in Chini by-election Three-cornered fight in Chini by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592624313_calonPRKDUN.jpg)
Three-cornered fight in Chini by-election
The Chini state by-election on July 4 is a three-cornered fight between Barisan Nasional (BN) and two independent candidates, said returning officer Datuk Zaliza Zulkipli.
Sat Jun 20 2020
![Confidence in Pakatan Harapan dipped 11 per cent since February Confidence in Pakatan Harapan dipped 11 per cent since February](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592035634_Anwar.jpg)
Confidence in Pakatan Harapan dipped 11 per cent since February
An estimated 18 per cent of Malaysians will vote for independent candidates as opposed to 17 per cent in the baseline poll.
Sat Jun 13 2020
![BN will not accept independent candidates: Najib BN will not accept independent candidates: Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71462007502_Najib.jpg)
BN will not accept independent candidates: Najib
This is because independent candidates won't be able to carry out any development even if they win, the BN chairman says.
Sat Apr 30 2016