BUKIT MERTAJAM – The unity government’s election machinery for the Sg Bakap by-election will be launched tonight.
Penang PKR State Leadership Council deputy chairman Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid said he is confident that the unity government can recapture the Sg Bakap seat, which was previously held by Pakatan Harapan (PH) (formerly Pakatan Rakyat) for three terms since 2008.
He stated that the Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery have already demonstrated their commitment and strong spirit of unity in ensuring victory.
Mohamad said that initial preparations by the unity government began with a meeting on May 25 to form the related committees, followed by another meeting on June 3, attended by all leaders in the coalition and chaired by state PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow.
“Tonight, the election machinery will be launched by PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli and the event will be attended by all key state and central leaders,” he told reporters after launching a football clinic in Mengkuang Titi here today.
The Sg Bakap state seat fell vacant following the death of its incumbent Nor Zamri Latiff, 56, on May 24 due to inflammation in the stomach.
In the state election last August, Nor Zamri, Nibong Tebal PAS chief, secured victory over Pakatan Harapan candidate Nurhidayah Che Rose with a majority of 1,563 votes.
The Election Commission has set July 6 as the polling day for the Sg Bakap by-election, with nomination and early voting scheduled for June 22 and July 2, respectively. – June 9, 2024