BENTONG – Nomination for the Pelangai state by-election opened at 9 am today at Dewan Orang Ramai Felda Kemasul.
The process is scheduled to last for an hour after which the returning officer, Datuk Mohammad Shahid Ismail, will announce the candidates for the by-election.
The Election Commission has fixed Oct 7 as polling day for the Pelangai state by-election, while early voting would be on Oct 3.
The 14-day campaign period for the by-election will begin today until 11.59 pm on Oct 6.
Bentong PAS vice-president Kasim Samat, 62, will represent Perikatan Nasional (PN) while Barisan Nasional (BN) has named Bentong Umno Committee member Datuk Amizar Abu Adam, 50, as a candidate to run for the seat.
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 Aug 17.
Meanwhile, Pahang Meteorological Department director Nazian Zainal Abidin said the weather in Pelangai was expected to be fine this morning. – Bernama
