BENTONG – The Pelangai state by-election kicks off today with candidate nominations at Dewan Orang Ramai Felda Kemasul, which opens at 9am.
Prospective candidates have until 10am to submit their nomination forms to the returning officer at the nomination centre.
The Election Commission has set October 7 as the polling day for the Pelangai state by-election, with early voting beginning on October 3.
The 14-day campaign will run from today until 11.59pm on October 6.
Barisan Nasional has nominated Bentong Umno committee member Datuk Amizar Abu Adam, 50, to run for the seat, while Perikatan Nasional will be represented by Bentong PAS vice-president Kasim Samat, 62.
Also, Pertubuhan Suara Anak Pahang president Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli, 36, is expected to contest as an independent candidate.
A total of 16,456 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the by-election, including 36 policemen and three absentee voters.
The by-election is being held following the death of assemblyman Datuk Seri Johari Harun, 53, in a plane crash in Shah Alam, Selangor, on August 17.
Meanwhile, Pahang Meteorological Department director Nazian Zainal Abidin said the weather in Pelangai is expected to be fine this morning. – September 23, 2023