Notification of Sungai Bakap seat vacancy to be sent to EC on May 25, says Penang CM


NIBONG TEBAL: A notification on the vacancy of the Sungai Bakap state seat following the death of its incumbent, Nor Zamri Latiff, will be sent to the Election Commission (EC) on Saturday (May 25), says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

"The State Assembly Speaker has been informed regarding the matter, and the state assembly secretary will notify the EC,” he said after Nor Zamri's burial at the Sungai Acheh Muslim Cemetery here on Friday (May 24).

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