KUCHING, April 27 — Voters in the by-election for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state constituency should choose a candidate who can contribute to the stability and development of the area and Malaysia in general, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
He believes that its voters can make the best decision to determine the most suitable candidate to represent them.
“Only with stability can we focus on the development of Malaysia, both in terms of the economy, social conditions, and so on,” he told the press after attending a Ramah Tamah (friendly gathering) event in Zone Four, Satok today.
Fadillah added that he hopes all parties, including political leaders and party machinery, will follow the authorities’ instructions and maintain community sensitivities throughout the by-election campaign period.
The by-election, which began today with the candidate nomination process, sees a four-cornered fight among candidates from Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional (PN), Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM), and an Independent candidate.
Pang Sock Tao, 31, representing Pakatan Harapan, is facing off against Hulu Selangor Bersatu acting division head Khairul Azhari Saut on the PN ticket, Hafizah Zainuddin on the PRM ticket, and Independent Nyau Ke Xin.
The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election is being held due to the demise of its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong, 58, on March 21 due to cancer.
Early voting is on May 7, and polling is on May 11.
— Bernama
