The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the Batu Sapi parliamentary seat by-election for Dec 5, amid the raging cases of COVID-19 cases in Sabah.
Its chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh told a press conference that the nomination day has been set for Nov 23, while early voting will be on Dec 1.
The by-election comes following the death of its incumbent from Warisan, Liu View Keong, from a lung infection on Oct 2.
Barisan Nasional (BN) and Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) have announced that they will not field their candidates in the election due to the raging pandemic.
Concerns have been raised over the holding of yet another by-election in a state which is already being ravaged by the coronavirus.
Sabah is on a state-wide lockdown from today, after the state recorded the highest number of active COVID-19 cases as of Monday.
It has been established that the state election held on Sept 26 had caused a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.
As of Monday afternoon, a total of 16,220 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the country, as well as 159 deaths.
The global infection and death tally from the virus have surpassed 38 million and 1.08 million, respectively.
Photo source: Astro Awani
Tue Oct 13 2020


Meet the 26-Year-Old PhD Holder
Dr Mogana Darshini Ganggayah holds a PhD in the field of Bioinformatics, at the age of 26. This is her inspirational story...

Beware: The Danger of Joining Non-Beneficial WhatsApp Groups
Sometimes, we join WhatsApp groups that are not really significant to us. This is the danger of doing so...

Yet Another Malaysian To be Hanged in Singapore Next Week
Singapore is set to hang yet another Malaysian on July 7, for drug trafficking...

SJK(T) Students Invent Cost-Effective Ayurvedic Air Cooler from Scrap Materials
A trio of pupils from SJK(T) Rawang in Selangor, have built a portable Ayurvedic air cooler with waste items from a scrapyard.

Boy, 6, Sets Record by Identifying 190 Car Logos in Five Minutes!
Most adults would face issues in identifying car models, let alone recognizing vehicles from their logos. But little L. Raguram is just six, but he has created a national record by identifying a whopping 190 car logos in just five minutes.

N. Elanghovan Creates History & Record as the Oldest Malaysian to Summit Everest
N. Elanghovan, 64, has created history by becoming the oldest Malaysian to summit Mount Everest on May 12. He is also set to be recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records for his impressive feat.

Squash Ace Sivasangari Injured in Car Crash; Out of Commonwealth Games
National No 1 squash player S. Sivasangari has been hospitalized following a car accident at the Maju Expressway yesterday. She reportedly suffered serious head injuries and has awakened after a surgery.

Once Malnourished India is Getting Fatter: Survey
Long known as a country of malnourished, underweight people, India is inching its way into becoming an obese country, a government survey has revealed.

Mechanic's Son Scores 8As in SPM, Needs Funds for Higher Education
Buntong teenager V. Naveenkumar recently scored an impressive 8As and 1B in his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam, but his mechanic father is concerned of the chance of further studies, due to inconsistent income. Here's how you can help...

Standing on One Leg for 10 Seconds Could Tell your Health Condition: Study
The ability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds could indicate your risk of dying in the next decade, a new study has shown.
.png?ext=.png)
Tasty Maracurry Mess Recipes Fresh from The Pot!
Maracurry Mess is a show airing on Astro Vaanavil (Ch201), featuring renowned local chef Rajesh Subramaniam whipping up delicious vegetarian dishes.

Meet the 26-Year-Old PhD Holder
Dr Mogana Darshini Ganggayah holds a PhD in the field of Bioinformatics, at the age of 26. This is her inspirational story...

Beware: The Danger of Joining Non-Beneficial WhatsApp Groups
Sometimes, we join WhatsApp groups that are not really significant to us. This is the danger of doing so...

Yet Another Malaysian To be Hanged in Singapore Next Week
Singapore is set to hang yet another Malaysian on July 7, for drug trafficking...

SJK(T) Students Invent Cost-Effective Ayurvedic Air Cooler from Scrap Materials
A trio of pupils from SJK(T) Rawang in Selangor, have built a portable Ayurvedic air cooler with waste items from a scrapyard.

Six Kollywood Actresses Who Played Iconic Dual Roles
Let's take a look at six memorable dual-role performances by female actors!

Actor Suriya Was Not the First Choice for 'Rolex' in 'Vikram'
Guess who was the first choice to play 'Rolex' in Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Vikram'...
.png?ext=.png)
Top South Indian Actresses Who Made it Big in Bollywood
Let's take a look at eight South Indian female actors that have made it big in Bollywood!

Seven Selfies you Should Never Share Online!
Taking a selfie has become a norm nowadays. But steer clear of posting these types of selfies which may cost you your reputation, or even life...

Boy, 6, Sets Record by Identifying 190 Car Logos in Five Minutes!
Most adults would face issues in identifying car models, let alone recognizing vehicles from their logos. But little L. Raguram is just six, but he has created a national record by identifying a whopping 190 car logos in just five minutes.