PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — The Election Commission (EC) has set Sept 28 as the polling day for the Mahkota state by-election in Johor.
EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun today announced that the nomination day and early voting for the by-election are scheduled for September 14 and September 24, respectively.
He said this at a press conference after chairing a special meeting at Menara SPR here to discuss important dates related to the by-election.
The seat became vacant following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, 63, on August 2 at Hospital Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom in Kluang.
The former Johor Wanita Umno chief had been admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit after experiencing breathing difficulties.
— Bernama
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