1997 Semerak by-election

1997 Semerak by-election
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Semerak seat in the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly
  First party Second party Third party
  BN PAS AKIM
Candidate Kamarudin Mohd Nor Wan Mohd Fauzi Husain Mohd Din Nizam Din
Party UMNO PAS AKIM
Alliance BN PAS AKIM
Popular vote 5,370 4,592 27
Percentage 53.30% 45.58% 0.02%
MLA before election

Sulaiman Ahmad
Angkatan Perpaduan Ummah (PAS)

Elected MLA

Kamarudin Mohd Nor
BN (UMNO)

The 1997 Semerak by-election was a by-election that was held on 11 August 1997 for the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly seat of Semerak. It was called following the death of its PAS assemblyman Sulaiman Ahmad, aused by stroke. Sulaiman won the seat on 1995 Malaysian general election under Angkatan Perpaduan Ummah banner against Ismail Awang of Barisan Nasional and Musa Salleh of AKIM with a majority of 248.[1]

Kamarudin Mohd Nor of Barisan Nasional wrest the seat against PAS Wan Mohd Fauzi with a majority of 778 votes. Mohd Din of AKIM lost his deposit, after only garnering 27 votes.[2]

Nomination

Barisan Nasional nominated Pasir Puteh UMNO Chairmen, Kamarudin Mohd Nor.[3] On 31st July, PAS nominated local business man, Wan Mohd Fauzi.[4][5]AKIM nominated its vice president, Mohd Din.

Timeline

The key dates are listed below.

Date Event
22 July 1997 Issue of the Writ of Election
1 August 1997 Nomination Day
1 August- 10 August 1997 Campaigning Period
9-10 August 1997 Early polling day for postal and overseas voters
11 August 1997 Polling Day

Results

Kelantan state by-election, 11 August 1997: Semerak
upon the death of incumbent Sulaiman Ahmad
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Kamarudin Mohd Nor 5,370 53.30
PAS Wan Mohd Fauzi Husain 4,592 45.58
KITA Mohd Din Nizam Din 27 0.2
Total valid votes 9,989 99.15
Total rejected ballots 85 0.85
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 10,074 82.42
Registered electors 12,222
Majority 778 7.7
BN gain from PAS Swing ?


References

  1. ^ Laporan pilihanraya umum Malaysia 1995 [Report of the general election Malaysia 1995] (Report) (in Malay). Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia. 1997.
  2. ^ Mahzan, Badrul Hisham (1997-08-12). "Barisan Nasional captures Semarak". New Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. ^ "BN's staying in power lies in strength and credibility". New Sunday Times. 1997-07-31. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  4. ^ "PAS fielding businessman for Semarak by-election". New Sunday Times. 1997-07-31. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ^ "Smooth polling with last minute canvassing". New Straits Times. 1997-08-12. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-12-04.