Mahkota by-election: Polling on Sept 28, Nomination in Sept 14 - EC

EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun today announced that the nomination day and early voting for the by-election are scheduled for Sept 14 and Sept 24, respectively.

He said this at a press conference after chairing a special meeting at Menara SPR here to discuss important dates related to the by-election.

The seat became vacant following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, 63, on Aug 2 at Hospital Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom (HEBHK) in Kluang.

The former Johor Wanita UMNO chief had been admitted to HEBHK's intensive care unit after experiencing breathing difficulties.

The Mahkota poll is the 10th by-election to be held after the 15th General Election (GE15) in 2022.

Ramlan said the budget for the by-election is RM2.4 million.

He said a returning officer, four assistant returning officers and 1,126 staff members will be appointed to manage the by-election.

An election campaign enforcement team will be established, comprising representatives from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), local authorities and candidates, to monitor activities during the campaign period, he said.

The campaign period is 14 days, starting after the declaration of candidates on Sept 14 until 11.59 pm on Sept 27.

He said the electoral roll for the by-election consists of 66,318 voters, comprising 61,397 ordinary voters, 401 police personnel, 4,510 military personnel and their spouses, and 10 absentee voters abroad.

-- BERNAMA