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Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on October 10 that parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for national elections to be held before the end of the year.

Deputy President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Mohamad Hasan on September 30 announced that the party’s top leaders have reached a consensus that parliament must be dissolved soon so that general elections can be held this year.

The General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU) has announced that 40 out of the 43 national parties that have Political Party Information System (Sipol) accounts had registered to participate in the 2024 General Election, as the registration period ended on August 14.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee held a conference in Hanoi on February 21 to review the performance of provincial-level People’s Councils in northern localities last year and launch tasks for 2022.

Indonesia’s General Elections Commission (KPU) and Home Affairs Ministry have agreed to schedule the next general election for February 14, 2024.

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on parties involved in Libya to speed up the transitional process in Libya towards holding successful and timely elections in the country.

Vietnam voiced support for provision of assistance to Iraq in addressing current challenges in the war-torn country during a UN Security Council meeting on November 23.

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on November 15 filed to compete for a seat at the Senate elections next year, seeking a way to remain in politics following the end of his tenure.

The eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Sara Duterte-Carpio, filed her candidacy for vice president on November 13, according to the Commission on Elections of the Philippines.

It is of utmost importance that preparations be completed to enable the national elections in Libya at the end of this year be held in line with the agreed roadmap, Vietnam Ambassador Pham Hai Anh told a UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya on September 10.

Russian nationals in south central Khanh Hoa province on September 9 headed to the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre's coastal branch in Nha Trang beach city to cast their early ballots for seats in the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s Federal Assembly.

Vietnam welcomes efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and international organisations and partners to assist Iraq in organising early elections scheduled for this October, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.

Chairman of the State Administration Council of Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has promised the organisation of new elections, while saying the government of Myanmar is ready to work with any special envoy appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on June 14 morning convened its 57th meeting under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

The National Election Council (NEC) held a press conference in Hanoi on June 10 to announce its Resolution on the outcomes of the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure along with the list of 499 candidates elected to the 15th legislature.

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue, who is also Chairman of the National Election Council (NEC), chaired the council’s seventh meeting in Hanoi on June 10.

The high turnout (99.6 percent) at the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for 2016-2021 demonstrates people’s political awareness, patriotism and trust in the Party and the State, an official has said.

The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee commenced the 56th meeting in Hanoi on May 27 morning, with preliminary results of the general elections among the issues high on the agenda.

May 23 marked an important milestone in Vietnam’s development when over 69 million voters cast ballots to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.

An exhibition entitled "National Assembly Election - A National Festival" its taking place at Book Street - Nguyen Van Binh Street in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1.