TAPAH: Nominations for the Ayer Kuning by-election this Saturday will be held at Dewan Merdeka here, says the Election Commission (EC).
In a statement on Thursday (April 10), EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said prospective candidates must submit their nomination papers between 9am and 10am to the Returning Officer at the nomination centre.
He advised them to fill out the required forms and go through them with the Returning Officer's office or the state election office before nomination day.
He also recommended that candidates make their deposit payments in advance and bring the receipts along on nomination day.
"Candidates representing any political party are required to submit a letter of authorisation to use the party's symbol when submitting their nomination papers," he said.
Ikmalrudin said candidates who have paid the campaign deposit are subject to the Election Offences Act 1954 and local authority by-laws.
This includes the use of musical instruments or loudspeakers for campaigning via vehicles and waiting or being within 50m of the boundary set on nomination day, which constitutes an election offence.
"The EC urges all prospective candidates and political parties involved to always comply with the laws, regulations, code of ethics and instructions issued by EC, the local authority and the police to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the nomination process," he added.
The Ayer Kuning by-election is being held following the passing of incumbent, Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, who died of a heart attack on Feb 25.
EC has set polling day for April 26 with early voting on April 22.
