![Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721107129_DonaldTrumpJDV.jpg)
Trump picks onetime critic J.D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as his running mate
The selection of James David Vance could boost Donald Trump's turnout in the "Rust Belt" states where the election will likely be decided
Tue Jul 16 2024
![India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717288183_India.jpg)
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election
The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704627420_sheikhhasina.jpg)
Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power
Rights groups have warned of virtual one-party rule by Hasina's Awami League.
Sun Jan 07 2024
![EC expects 70per cent turnout for Kemaman by-election EC expects 70per cent turnout for Kemaman by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701128631_Pengundi.jpg)
EC expects 70per cent turnout for Kemaman by-election
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said that 49 polling centres would be open at 8 am tomorrow in Kemaman, involving 244 streams.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![EC targets over 70 per cent turnout in Pulai, Simpang Jeram polls EC targets over 70 per cent turnout in Pulai, Simpang Jeram polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691835955_TBPermatangPasir.jpg)
EC targets over 70 per cent turnout in Pulai, Simpang Jeram polls
Voters are advised not to hand over their identification cards to unknown individuals, except for EC officials for verification purposes.
Fri Sep 08 2023
![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
![Polls: Over 60 pct turnout in five states as at 4 PM Polls: Over 60 pct turnout in five states as at 4 PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691833948_pengundi.jpg)
Polls: Over 60 pct turnout in five states as at 4 PM
Terengganu recorded the highest turnout of 70%, followed by Kedah (68%), Penang (67%), Selangor (65%) and Negeri Sembilan (62%).
Sat Aug 12 2023
![State polls: 50 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu State polls: 50 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691827239_Pengundi.jpg)
State polls: 50 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu
For the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, the voter turnout was 47 per cent as at 1 pm.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![State elections: 22 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu, 20 per cent in Kedah, Penang State elections: 22 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu, 20 per cent in Kedah, Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691803996_Pengundi.jpg)
State elections: 22 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu, 20 per cent in Kedah, Penang
A total of 3,190 polling centres with 17,048 polling channels opened since 8 am today for the elections in the six states.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Polls: EC expects voter turnout to exceed 85 per cent Polls: EC expects voter turnout to exceed 85 per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691742950_persiapan.jpg)
Polls: EC expects voter turnout to exceed 85 per cent
Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh advised voters not to hand over their IC to anyone they don't know, other than EC staff for verification.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![Young voters helped 'green wave' at GE15 but will they show up again? - Analysis Young voters helped 'green wave' at GE15 but will they show up again? - Analysis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647856327_TBjohormemilih.jpg)
Young voters helped 'green wave' at GE15 but will they show up again? - Analysis
The voter turnout for Malaysians aged between 18 and 30 in GE15 was a surprising and robust 75.6 percent, said Bridget Welsh.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![Polls: More than 90 per cent early voter turnout in four states as at 3pm Polls: More than 90 per cent early voter turnout in four states as at 3pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691466022_Mengundi.jpg)
Polls: More than 90 per cent early voter turnout in four states as at 3pm
The turnout for the Kuala Terengganu by-election stood at 92 per cent.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Voters in six states urged to fulfil responsibility this Saturday - EC chairman Voters in six states urged to fulfil responsibility this Saturday - EC chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691388769_undiawal.jpg)
Voters in six states urged to fulfil responsibility this Saturday - EC chairman
EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh hopes the voter turnout will exceed 86 per cent recorded in the last 15th General Election.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Cambodia PM's party claims landslide election win ahead of historic transition Cambodia PM's party claims landslide election win ahead of historic transition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690165421_Election.jpg)
Cambodia PM's party claims landslide election win ahead of historic transition
Cambodian People's Party was leading in ballot counting late on Sunday, with a turnout of 84 pct, with 8.1 million people voting.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![GE15: Smooth polling, 50 per cent voter turnout as of 1 pm GE15: Smooth polling, 50 per cent voter turnout as of 1 pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668319624_TBSPR.jpg)
GE15: Smooth polling, 50 per cent voter turnout as of 1 pm
The polling centre at Balai Raya Pulau Besar was closed at 1.20 pm, making it the first polling centre to be closed in Johor.
Sat Nov 19 2022