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NHK
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Overseas voting opens in S.Korea's presidential election
Overseas voting in South Korea's presidential election began on Tuesday, ahead of the domestic poll scheduled for June 3. South Korean nationals aged 18 or older living abroad are eligible to vote in advance. The central election commission said more than 258,000 people have registered. Of those, about 38,600 are in Japan, where polling stations have been set up at 19 locations. South Korean Ambassador to Japan Park Cheol-hee cast his ballot at a station in Tokyo. One 34-year-old corporate employee who has lived in Japan for more than 10 years said whoever becomes the new president, he hopes they can foster politics where both South Korea and Japan respect each other. The election comes after former President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached and removed from office. The election appears to be a straight fight between the former head of the largest opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, and Kim Moon-soo of the ruling conservative People Power Party. A poll released last week showed Lee leading the race with 51 percent support, and Kim trailing on 29 percent.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Anwar pledges easier voting process for Malaysians abroad
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in Russia for a four-day official visit at the invitation of Russian president Vladimir Putin. (Bernama pic) MOSCOW : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the voting process for Malaysians living abroad will be improved, ensuring that eligible voters can exercise their democratic rights without unnecessary obstacles. He acknowledged that there were eligible voters, including students overseas, who had been unable to cast their votes due to the complicated voting procedures abroad, particularly in countries like Russia. 'There are advanced systems and technologies available now, and we must leverage these tools to streamline and strengthen the overseas voting process. 'I understand that the Election Commission (EC) is an independent body, but why can't the EC ensure that every Malaysian, no matter where they are in the world, can vote? 'We have submitted our views and proposals to the EC… and we will make sure that before the next general election, a proper and accessible process is in place,' Anwar said during a question-and-answer session with Malaysians in Russia, held as part of his official visit to the country. Anwar was responding to concerns shared by Malaysian students in Russia, who highlighted the challenges they faced in voting and accessing government-related election websites while abroad. The prime minister arrived in Moscow for a four-day official visit on Tuesday. He was welcomed by an official guard of honour upon landing at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 6.26pm local time (11.26pm Malaysian time). His official visit, at the invitation of Russian president Vladimir Putin, runs until May 16 and includes engagements in both Moscow and Kazan, Tatarstan. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, is leading a high-level delegation comprising foreign minister Mohamad Hasan, agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu, science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang, higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir, and plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Reforms in the works as Anwar pledges easier voting access, process for overseas Malaysians
MOSCOW, May 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the voting process for Malaysians living abroad will be improved, ensuring that all eligible voters can exercise their democratic rights without unnecessary obstacles. He acknowledged that there are eligible voters, including students overseas, who have been unable to cast their votes due to the complicated voting procedures abroad, particularly in countries like Russia. 'There are advanced systems and technologies available now, and we must leverage these tools to streamline and strengthen the overseas voting process. 'I understand that the Election Commission (EC) is an independent body, but why can't the EC ensure that every Malaysian, no matter where they are in the world, can vote? 'We have submitted our views and proposals to the EC... and we will make sure that before the next General Election, a proper and accessible process is in place,' Anwar said during a question-and-answer session with Malaysians in Russia, held as part of his official visit to the country beginning Tuesday. Anwar was responding to concerns shared by Malaysian students in Russia, who highlighted the challenges they faced in voting and accessing government-related election websites from abroad. The Prime Minister arrived in Moscow for a four-day official visit on Tuesday, receiving an official Guard of Honour upon landing at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 6.26 pm local time (11.26 pm Malaysian time). His official visit, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, runs until May 16 and includes engagements in both Moscow and Kazan, Tatarstan. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, is leading a high-level delegation comprising Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu; Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang; Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir; and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. — Bernama
