state election
Coverage of state election in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia’s Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after state poll loss
Anthony Loke resigned as Democratic Action Party's Negeri Sembilan chairman after the party retained nine seats in the recent state election. He stated that new leadership should take over the state chapter.
- Moira Deeming disendorsed as Victorian Liberal party candidate for upcoming state election
Moira Deeming was disendorsed as a Victorian Liberal party candidate for the upcoming state election after withdrawing a legal challenge against the party. The party's state executive voted to remove her as a candidate following the meeting on Friday.
- Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project
Melissa Horne, a Victorian minister, described allegations of improper government interference in a hospital project as 'alarming' and sought assurances from a senior official, diverging from Premier Jacinta Allan, who dismissed the report. The incident highlights internal government fractures over handling corruption allegations ahead of the state election.
- In Malaysia’s Johor, Chinese voters prize affordability over politics
In Malaysia’s Johor state, Chinese voters prioritize affordability over political affiliations. A service worker in Skudai observes infrastructure projects by Chinese companies, but economic benefits have not yet reached him ahead of the state election.
- Malaysia’s Anwar to lean on ‘good friend’ Li Qiang to rescue durian farmers as prices fall
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim plans to discuss falling durian prices with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a Beijing visit to assist struggling farmers. A nationwide surplus has caused prices to drop, prompting Anwar's intervention during a campaign stop in Johor ahead of a state election.
- Why Indian Muslim voters say they’ve been frozen out of this state electio
Indian Muslim voters in West Bengal report being excluded from the state election as over 9 million names were removed from voter rolls. The removal has raised concerns about disenfranchisement and electoral integrity.