Penang PKR proposes candidates for Sungai Bakap by-election

KUALA LUMPUR: Penang PKR has proposed the names of five party members for consideration by President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as candidates for the upcoming by-election in the Sungai Bakap state constituency.

Penang PKR State Leadership Council deputy chairman Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid (pic) said the state leadership received the names of potential candidates from its branches and division in Nibong Tebal.

"The candidates are aged between 30 and 60, some are locals, and there are also candidates from outside," he told a press conference on the Sungai Bakap Flood Mitigation Project on Friday (June 2).

Also present were Nibong Tebal MP Fadhlina Sidek, who is also Education Minister, and Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.

The Sungai Bakap state seat became vacant following the death of its incumbent, Nor Zamri Latiff, on May 24 due to stomach inflammation.

Nor Zamri, who was Nibong Tebal PAS chief, contested the state elections against Pakatan Harapan candidate Nurhidayah Che Rose from PKR last August and won with a majority of 1,563 votes after securing 15,433 votes.

Meanwhile, Fadhlina, who is Wanita PKR chief, said the wing started its efforts early in Sungai Bakap, and the momentum is being carefully observed to fully focus on the constituency.

"We have submitted the names of our potential candidates to the state leadership, and our mission is to reclaim Sungai Bakap and provide the best service to the residents," she added. – Bernama