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The Barisan Nasional (BN)'s victory in yesterday's Tanjong Datu state by-election is proof of the people's confidence in the BN government and its development agenda, said MCA secretary general Datuk

BN's massive victory in the Tanjong Datu by-election yesterday means that the name and legacy of the late fifth Sarawak CM, Tan Sri Adenan Satem, will be eternally cherished by Sarawakians.

Firstly, it is the sterling record of the incumbent Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who was Sarawak fifth chief minister, in the constituency.

Rundi says the increased vote majority garnered by Jamilah also showed that the new Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg was being accepted and gaining more respect from the people.

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.

BN candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu defeated Parti Reformasi Negeri Sarawak's (STAR) Johnny Aput and Rapelson Richard Hamit from Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru, by a majority of 6,443 votes.

Three more polling centres for the Tanjong Datu state by-election closed at 5 pm, concluding the voting process at all the 16 polling centres.

Its chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said it would add up to their officers' expriences in conducting an election well.

Asked if the turnout of 75 per cent set by the Election Commission (EC) could be achieved, Abang Johari says Barisan Nasional (BN)'s target was between 70 to 75 per cent.

The process is going on smoothly despite a drizzle.

Polling preparations in full swing as Tanjong Datu by-election approaches.

The Election Commission expects to announce the result of the Tanjong Datu state by-election by 8pm tomorrow, said EC chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.

Awang Tengah said opposition candidates had merely tried to claim and champion what the state government had been doing all the while.

This was because the opposition votes would be split, hence causing the two opposition candidates to lose their deposit money.

A total of 162 of the 188 early voters for the Tanjong Datu by-election came out to cast their votes at two polling centres here today.

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