NIBONG TEBAL: Nomination for the Sungai Bakap state by-election closed at 10 am today.
Returning officer Khairulnizam Hashim made the announcement at the Jawi Multipurpose Hall, Taman Desa Jawi, here.
The Sungai Bakap by-election was called following the death of its incumbent Nor Zamri Latiff, on May 24 due to stomach inflammation.
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Nor Zamri, who was Nibong Tebal PAS chief, won the seat in the state election last August after defeating Pakatan Harapan’s Nurhidayah Che Rose with a 1,563-vote majority.
The Election Commission (EC) has set July 6 for polling, with early voting on July 2 and a 14-day campaign period running from the announcement of candidates until 11.59 pm on July 5.
A total of 39,279 electors, including 57 police personnel are eligible to vote in this by-election.
