2009 Permatang Pasir by-election explained

Election Name:2009 Permatang Pasir by-election
Country:Penang
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2008 Penang state election
Previous Year:2008
Next Election:2013 Penang state election
Next Year:2013
Seats For Election:N11 Permatang Pasir seat in the
Penang State Legislative Assembly
Election Date:25 August 2009
Image1: PAS
Candidate1:Mohd Salleh Man
Party1:PAS
Alliance1:PR
Color1:009000
Popular Vote1:9,618
Percentage1:65.50%
Candidate2:Rohaizat Othman
Color2:000080
Party2:UMNO
Alliance2:BN
Popular Vote2:5,067
Percentage2:34.50%
Permatang Pasir assemblyman
Before Election:Mohd Hamdan Abdul Rahman (died)
Before Party:Pakatan Rakyat (PAS)
After Election:Mohd Salleh Man
After Party:Pakatan Rakyat (PAS)

A by-election was held on 25 August 2009 for the Penang State Legislative Assembly seat of Permatang Pasir.[1] The seat fell vacant after the death of the incumbent assemblyman, Mohd Hamdan Abdul Rahman.[2]

Result

Mohd Salleh Man got 9,618 votes, beating Rohaizat Othman who got 5,067 votes.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Permatang Pasir by-election set for Aug 25. 2024-05-24. The Star . en.
  2. Web site: ADUN PAS meninggal dunia. 2024-05-24. malaysiakini . ms.
  3. Web site: Permatang Pasir result a big boost for PAS, PR. 2024-05-24. The Edge Malaysia . en.