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Malaysia's Election Commission has opened a 30-day public review of the July 2026 supplementary electoral roll, which includes 45,900 newly registered voters, 50,547 constituency transfers, and 2,006 voter status changes.
The Election Commission has confirmed that no by-election will be triggered by PKR's Wong Chen's resignation as Member of Parliament for Subang, citing constitutional procedures that determine when a vacant seat necessitates a public poll.
Malaysia's Election Commission has ruled out holding a by-election for the Subang parliamentary constituency following incumbent Wong Chen's resignation, citing constitutional procedures that allow Parliament to leave the seat vacant.
Malaysia's Election Commission will examine a proposal to grant postal voting rights to auxiliary police officers deployed to protect the country's strategic assets and critical infrastructure, Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran announced.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Election Commission to produce a fresh assessment of Sarawak's bid to create 17 new state assembly constituencies, marking a significant step in electoral redistribution.
Malaysia's Election Commission has certified the June 2026 supplementary electoral roll, adding 34,066 newly eligible voters aged 18 and above. The roll is now open for public inspection until September 1.
The Election Commission will study a proposal to grant postal voting rights to auxiliary police officers serving at strategic facilities and critical infrastructure, potentially affecting approximately 27,000 personnel nationwide.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San has confirmed that investigations into a state assemblyman facing bankruptcy allegations are proceeding, though specific details remain undisclosed pending completion of the probe.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says the state expects a final ruling on a contested legislative seat this week, after which the Election Commission will decide whether to call a by-election.
Malaysia's Election Commission will trial an automated voter attendance system using optical character recognition during Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, marking a significant step towards digitalising electoral processes.
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Election officials have begun counting ballots in Negeri Sembilan's state election across eight tallying centres. With over 65 per cent voter turnout recorded by mid-afternoon and early voting participation exceeding 16,000, preliminary results are expected by late evening.
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Postal vote counting for Negeri Sembilan's state election commenced on August 1, with the Election Commission tallying roughly 12,000 ballots at eight designated centres statewide in presence of party representatives.
The 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election recorded 28.11% voter turnout by 11am, with the Election Commission expressing optimism about reaching 72-75% overall participation despite weather warnings for evening polling.
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The Election Commission chairman visited three polling centres in Seremban during the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election to monitor voting procedures and facility standards, with early indicators showing an 18.22% turnout by mid-morning.
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All 401 polling centres for Negeri Sembilan's state election opened simultaneously at 8am, enabling nearly 860,000 registered voters to participate in the contest for 36 state assembly seats. Results are expected by midnight.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued fresh guidelines for tomorrow's Negeri Sembilan state election, asking voters to use suggested voting times via MySPR Semak app to ease crowding. Mobile phones remain strictly prohibited at polling stations.
The Election Commission has received no formal complaints of vote-buying or bribery during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, though 267 minor election offences were recorded and acted upon.
Negeri Sembilan will hold its 16th state election tomorrow with 859,760 registered voters electing representatives to 36 State Legislative Assembly seats across 401 polling centres.
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Malaysia's Election Commission has set August 1 at 5pm for counting early votes in the Negeri Sembilan state election, dismissing false claims circulating on social media about preliminary results.
Nearly 15,000 military personnel, police officers and their spouses cast ballots ahead of Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election, surpassing the Election Commission's 90% participation benchmark.
Early voting for Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election wrapped up on July 28, with 88.97% of eligible security force personnel and spouses casting ballots across 38 polling centres, narrowly missing the Election Commission's 90% target.
The early voting process for Negeri Sembilan's state election involving armed forces personnel and their spouses proceeded without issue, with over 60% casting ballots by midday, according to the Army chief.
Malaysia's Election Commission confirmed all arrangements are in place for early voting tomorrow across 38 centres in Negeri Sembilan, with over 22,000 military and police personnel and their spouses eligible to cast ballots ahead of the August 1 general polling day.
Security forces and their spouses in Negeri Sembilan will participate in early voting tomorrow, with 16,884 military personnel and 5,455 police officers eligible to cast ballots across 38 polling centres.
Malaysia's Election Commission has distributed 13,263 postal ballot papers to eligible voters ahead of Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, encompassing election officials, overseas Malaysians, and security sector personnel.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission as part of a widening investigation into suspected embezzlement by its former leader and allegations that staff members misused public funds for overseas travel to resort areas.
Eight nomination centres across Negeri Sembilan opened today for the 16th state election, with the one-hour candidate registration process beginning at 9 am. Polling is scheduled for August 1.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that his recent remarks about holding Johor state elections on a Sunday represented his personal perspective rather than an attempt to influence the Election Commission's decision-making process.
Malaysia's Election Commission is aiming for a 96 per cent turnout in early voting for the Johor state election, drawing on historical turnout patterns. Early voting involves over 20,000 military and police personnel and their spouses.
The Election Commission has sold 464 nomination forms for Negeri Sembilan's state election, but only 70 candidates have paid deposits ahead of tomorrow's nomination deadline. The EC is deploying 761 officers across eight centres.
Malaysia's Election Commission has issued detailed guidance for candidates contesting the Negeri Sembilan state election, stressing the importance of completing paperwork and securing deposits before nomination day on July 18.