KINABATANGAN: A total of 93% or 176 police personnel have fulfilled their responsibilities as early voters for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections.
Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus congratulated the returning officer and the election team for the excellent execution of their duties.
"Appreciation and thanks are also extended to the Sabah State Secretary's Office, the Sabah Federal Secretary's Office, the Police, the media and all parties involved directly or indirectly for their cooperation and support given to the EC," he said in a statement here on Tuesday (Jan 20).
The early voting process, held from 8am to 5pm at the Kinabatangan district police headquarters, featured a single polling stream. A total of 189 police personnel were eligible to cast early ballots for both by-elections.
The Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election features a three-cornered contest between Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar (Barisan Nasional), Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman (Warisan), and Goldam Hamid (Independent).
For the Lamag state seat, it is a straight fight between Mohd Ismail Ayob (Barisan) and Mazliwati Abdul Malek (Warisan).
The twin by-elections were called following the death of the incumbent for both seats, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, 66, on Dec 5, 2025.
The EC has set Saturday (Jan 24) as the polling day for both by-elections. – Bernama
