NIBONG TEBAL, June 20 — Pakatan Harapan’s (Harapan) chances of winning the Sungai Bakap by-election are bright as the community in the area wants change, said PKR Wanita head Fadhlina Sidek.
Fadhlina, who is Education Minister and Nibong Tebal MP, said the community needs a leader who can lead the constituency towards better development in infrastructure, economy, social matters, religion, unity and education.
“I see a very good ‘mood’ among the community there who want change. There is a bright chance for the Unity Government’s candidate (Joohari Ariffin) to win the Sungai Bakap by-election.
“Joohari is an educator with extensive knowledge and leadership experience. Moreover, he is a Sungai Bakap native, who undoubtedly understands the pulse of the local community,” she told reporters here today.
Fadhlina urged Sungai Bakap voters to support Joohari and the Unity Government to ensure good implementation of the development agenda.
July 6 is polling day for the Sungai Bakap by-election, with nomination on Saturday and early voting on July 2.
The by-election was called following the death of incumbent Nor Zamri Mohd Nor on May 24 due to stomach inflammation.
In the state election last year, Nor Zamri, who was Nibong Tebal PAS vice-chief, beat Harapan candidate Nurhidayah Che Ros with a 1,563-vote majority.
— Bernama
