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Multiple polls, sacking of party members raise political temperature throughout 2023
The six state elections and six by-elections are among the key highlights of the country's political scene this year.
Fri Dec 15 2023
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[COLUMNIST] Analysis and reflections on the six state elections 2023
Responsible leaders must learn from the outcome and take necessary corrective actions towards rebuilding the nation.
Mon Sep 18 2023
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GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts
The GE15 results last year seen had an impact and influenced the voting patterns of electors in the six state elections.
Sun Aug 13 2023
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State polls: Young voters embrace democracy by fulfilling their duty to vote
More than 50 per cent of the 9.67 million eligible voters in the six state elections are youths aged 39 years and below.
Sat Aug 12 2023
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Polls: EC advises voters to follow recommended voting times
EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said a total of 9,674,456 voters are expected to cast their ballots in the six state elections.
Fri Aug 11 2023
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State polls: GRS declares support for Unity Govt candidates - Hajiji
Sabahans involved in the upcoming six state elections are advised to vote for the Unity Government to maintain the country's political dynamics for a better future.
Sat Jul 29 2023
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Nomination centres for six-state elections, Kuala Terengganu by-election close at 10am
The 14-day campaign period will begin after the official announcement of candidates is made.
Sat Jul 29 2023
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State polls: Sunny at most nomination centres, rainy weather in Alor Setar
The weather early this morning is reported to be sunny and favourable at most nomination centre locations for the six state elections today.
Sat Jul 29 2023
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Six-state elections begin today with nomination of candidates at 173 centres
Apart from the 245 state seats, also to be held is the by-election for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat.
Sat Jul 29 2023
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State polls: How loyal are young voters?
It is still difficult to predict the voting pattern of young people in the upcoming six-state elections, said ILHAM's Dr Mohd Yusri Ibrahim.
Wed Jul 19 2023
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EC meeting on to set dates for six state elections
The six states will hold their state polls soon as they did not dissolve their state assemblies together with the dissolution of Parliament.
Wed Jul 05 2023
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Unity Govt's 2R strategy for six state elections - Ahmad Zahid
The six states that will be holding state elections are Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.
Thu Jun 08 2023
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State Polls: PN seat allocation 95 per cent done - Takiyuddin
The process of allocating seats among Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties for the six state elections this year is 95 per cent completed, said PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Thu May 18 2023
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No decision yet on allies using BN symbol in state polls - Ahmad Zahid
BN has not decided whether to allow its allies in the Unity Government to contest under the BN symbol in the six state elections due this year, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi
Thu May 11 2023
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Wanita, Puteri UMNO want new strategy to face six state elections
UMNO needs a new strategy to face the six state elections this year as the Unity Government involves UMNO and Pakatan Harapan (PH), according to several Wanita and Puteri UMNO leaders.
Thu Jan 12 2023