Tanjong Datu by-election: Jamilah's majority beyond expectations - Johari

Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu winning the Tanjong Datu by-election today by an even bigger majority was beyond expectations, said Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said that it was also a very sweet victory because BN's objective to have the two opposition candidates in the fray to lose their deposits was met.

"We expected our candidate to win but we did not expect her to win in style with such a huge majority," he said.

Abang Johari was speaking at a press conference at Jamilah's 'Damai Jaya' residence here Saturday night after the announcement of the Tanjong Datu by-election results.

Jamilah defeated Sarawak Reform Party's (STAR) Johnny Aput and Rapelson Richard Hamit from Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru by a majority of 6,443 votes.