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Polling closes as vote counting begins
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Voting has officially ended for the state elections in Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Selangor, and Terengganu held today, which have continued the fierce political contest in Malaysia tracing back to last year’s 15th general
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No reports on 3R issues during state elections
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 ― No reports regarding the 3R (Race, Royalty & Religion) issues were received in the six state elections, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He said most of the offences detected
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Smooth, orderly voting process at polling centres in Selangor
KAJANG, Aug 12 ― The voting process at several polling centres for the state election here today is running smoothly so far without any untoward incidents, said Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He visited
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Dr Mahathir and wife Siti Hasmah cast their ballots in Anak Bukit
ALOR SETAR, Aug 12 ― Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad cast his vote for the Anak Bukit state seat in the Kedah state election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Gajah here at 9.22am today. His wife Tun Dr Siti
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Candidates, party leaders among early birds at polling centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 ― Party leaders and candidates contesting in the state elections showed up early and were seen eagerly waiting to fulfil their civic duty before the polling centres opened today. Some of them were already lining up
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PM Anwar and Wan Azizah cast ballots in Permatang Pasir
PERMATANG PASIR, Aug 12 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail have cast their votes for this state seat at SK Seri Penanti here on Saturday (Aug 12). They arrived
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Rukun Negara to be recited at all govt events
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 ― The Cabinet has approved the national unity ministry’s suggestion for the Rukun Negara to be recited at every official government function. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said this suggestion was part of the ministry’s efforts
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Public holiday in Kedah tomorrow if PN retains state
KEDAH, Aug 12 ― Caretaker Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor says tomorrow will be a public holiday if Perikatan Nasional wins enough seats to retain the state government. “The Kedah state government will announce a public holiday on Sunday if
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Amirudin casts vote in Selayang
SELAYANG, Aug 12 ― Caretaker Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari has cast his vote at SJK (C) Selayang Baru here. Wearing a red Selangor jersey, the Selangor Pakatan Harapan chief was in a jovial mood when met by the media.
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Favourable weather reported in most areas in six states
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 ― The weather this morning was reported to be sunny and favourable in most areas in six states holding state polls when polling centres opened at 8am. Voters in the states, namely Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan,
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