Tag: MIC

BN Allocates Seven Seats to MCA, Four to MIC for Negeri Sembilan State Election

SEREMBAN, JULY 15 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) has allocated seven State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats to MCA and four seats to MIC for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the seat distribution was determined based on each candidate's projected chances of securing victory in their respective constituencies. He said all prospective BN candidates attended a special meeting where they signed a pledge and took an oath of loyalty as part of the coalition's preparations for the state election. "This has long been a standard practice in every state election, by-election and general election to ensure all candidates remain committed to the coalition's principles and objectives," he told reporters after chairing a meeting with prospective BN candidates at Wisma UMNO Negeri Sembilan on Wednesday. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, is scheduled to unveil BN's full list of candidates for the Negeri Sembilan state election at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi later tonight. The Election Commission (EC) has fixed July 18 as nomination day, followed by early voting on July 28, while polling day will take place on Aug 1. In the previous Negeri Sembilan state election, Pakatan Harapan (PH) formed the state government after winning 17 seats, while BN secured 14 seats and Perikatan Nasional (PN) won five seats. -- MINUTESMY

SEREMBAN, JULY 15 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has allocated seven State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats to MCA and four seats to MIC for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the seat distribution was determined based on each candidate’s projected chances of securing victory in their respective […]

Johor Polls: 593 Forms Sold, 133 Prospective Candidates Paid Deposits – EC

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 -- A total of 593 nomination forms for the Johor state election have been sold so far, but only 133 prospective candidates have confirmed their participation by paying the required deposit. Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the number was expected to increase, as prospective candidates still have until the start of the nomination process tomorrow morning to complete the formalities. "As of this morning, we have sold 593 nomination forms at returning officer offices throughout the state. Of that number, 133 candidates have made the deposit payment, meaning they have confirmed their participation so far. "We still have time until tomorrow, and we hope candidates intending to contest will come earlier to make their payments so that the nomination process can proceed more smoothly," he told reporters after inspecting preparations at the nomination centre for the Maharani constituency at the Muar District Office here today. Ramlan gave an assurance that all 56 nomination centres across the state were fully prepared after the EC conducted two consecutive days of trial runs. On security arrangements, Ramlan reminded all political parties, candidates and supporters to comply with regulations and avoid any provocation to ensure nomination proceeds in a peaceful and orderly manner. Maharani returning officer Zainal Eran said supporters of political parties attending tomorrow's nomination process would be placed in designated areas separated by barriers to prevent any untoward incidents. "Only the candidate, proposer and one supporter will be allowed to enter the nomination centre in accordance with the established procedures. "Other supporters will be placed at the field in front of the centre, where barriers will be erected to separate supporters of each party to prevent any undesirable incidents," he said. Pakatan Harapan has announced it would field candidates in all 56 seats, comprising 20 from PKR, 19 from Amanah and 17 from DAP. Barisan Nasional will also contest all 56 seats, fielding 36 UMNO candidates, 16 MCA candidates and four MIC candidates. Perikatan Nasional has announced that PAS will contest 11 seats, Bersatu 16, the Malaysian Indian People's Party five and Pejuang one. Meanwhile, the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance will contest four seats, Parti Sosialis Malaysia one seat, while Parti Bersama Malaysia is set to make its electoral debut by contesting 15 state seats. The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 1. The EC has set tomorrow as nomination day, July 7 for early voting and July 11 for polling day. For the latest updates on the 16th Johor state election, visit https://prn.bernama.com/johor/ -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 — A total of 593 nomination forms for the Johor state election have been sold so far, but only 133 prospective candidates have confirmed their participation by paying the required deposit. Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the number was expected to increase, as prospective candidates still have […]

No Formal Application to PN, Says MIC’s Saravanan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has not submitted any formal application to join Perikatan Nasional (PN), its deputy president M. Saravanan said, amid ongoing speculation over the party’s political direction. “We did not make any formal application to join PN. Whether to remain in Barisan Nasional (BN)  or move elsewhere — no decision […]

MIC Officially Joins Perikatan Nasional, says Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has been officially admitted as a component party of Perikatan Nasional (PN) as reported by Berita Harian. PN secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the coalition had approved MIC’s application in December, with its Supreme Council formally confirming the decision last Saturday. “We have officially confirmed the party’s admission, making […]

Home of the Nation Is Not Forced, Join Willingly – Mohamad Hasan

SEREMBAN — The Rumah Bangsa initiative by UMNO is not coercive, but rather former members who wish to rejoin the party must do so willingly, said UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said UMNO’s strength lies in the party’s grassroots as a group, not individuals. Thus, Mohamad explained that although UMNO and its […]