Bukit Gelugor by-election: EC rejects Abu Backer’s decision to withdraw from polls


GEORGE TOWN: The state Election Commission (EC) has rejected the last-minute decision of independent candidate Abu Backer Sidek Md Zan (pic) to withdraw from the Bukit Gelugor by-election.

Abu Backer, 46, announced his decision to withdraw from Sunday's byelection at Padang Suria Kampung Melayu on Saturday.

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