![French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720394285_People.jpg)
French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament
The leftist alliance unexpectedly takes the top spot ahead of the far right but no group winning a majority.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Sg Bakap Polls: Over 39,000 voters to elect new assemblyman tomorrow Sg Bakap Polls: Over 39,000 voters to elect new assemblyman tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719802521_kempenPilihanRaya.jpg)
Sg Bakap Polls: Over 39,000 voters to elect new assemblyman tomorrow
Sungai Bakap is one of three state assembly seats under the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Sg Bakap polls: Indian votes can be deciding factor, support for Unity Govt remains strong Sg Bakap polls: Indian votes can be deciding factor, support for Unity Govt remains strong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715775357_TBrafizijpg.jpg)
Sg Bakap polls: Indian votes can be deciding factor, support for Unity Govt remains strong
Rafizi Ramli noted that the number of Indian voters in the Sungai Bakap state assembly is significantly larger than in other constituencies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 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
![Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers
The decision to join the platform could help the former president reach younger voters in his third bid for the White House.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election? EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716978823_elections.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
![Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
![Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716444026_EldoradoPark.jpg)
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
AWANI Tonight: India election enters fourth phase, 177 mil set to vote
The fourth phase of India’s seven-week-long election is currently underway, with more than 177 million voters eligible to vote across 96 constituencies.
Mon May 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: KKB by-election - Analysing voting patterns, low youth turnout
Political analyst from Ilham Centre, Mujibu Abd Muis sheds light on the voting patterns of the recent Kuala Kubu Bahru (KKB) by-election, which saw a low voter turnout among the youth.
Mon May 13 2024
![ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump
Being jailed - even for a brief time - would remind other voters of the chaos that has routinely followed Donald Trump.
Sun May 12 2024
![KKB by-election: 18 polling centres open at 8am KKB by-election: 18 polling centres open at 8am](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715390383_TBPRK.jpg)
KKB by-election: 18 polling centres open at 8am
All the polling stations will be open until 6 pm, except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Bukit Fraser, which will close at 2 pm. It caters for only 40 voters.
Sat May 11 2024
![Kuala Kubu Bharu voters go to the polls tomorrow Kuala Kubu Bharu voters go to the polls tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714964719_tbPRKKKB.jpg)
Kuala Kubu Bharu voters go to the polls tomorrow
A total of 39,362 voters will cast their ballots in the Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) state by-election tomorrow.
Fri May 10 2024
![Kuala Kubu Baru by-election early voting tomorrow Kuala Kubu Baru by-election early voting tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714964719_tbPRKKKB.jpg)
Kuala Kubu Baru by-election early voting tomorrow
A total of 625 policemen and 238 military personnel, as well as their spouses, will cast their ballots tomorrow as early voters.
Mon May 06 2024