2009 Manek Urai by-election

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2009 Manek Urai by-election
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 200814 July 2009 2013  

Manek Urai seat in the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly
 PASBN
CandidateMohd Fauzi AbdullahTuan Aziz Tuan Hamat
Party PAS BN (UMNO)
Alliance PR
Popular vote5,3485,283
Percentage50.31%49.69%

Manek Urai assemblyman before election

Ismail Yaacob
PAS

Elected Manek Urai assemblyman

Mohd Fauzi Abdullah
PAS

The 2009 Manek Urai by-election is a by-election for the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly state seat of Manek Urai , Malaysia that were held on 14 July 2009. It was called following the death of the incumbent, Ismail Yaacob on 22 May 2009.

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Background

Ismail Yaacob, from Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), were elected to the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly state seat of Manek Urai at the 1986 Kelantan state election, winning the seat from Barisan Nasional (BN). He has since held the seat for 4 terms, but not defending the seat in 2004 which saw the seat fell back to BN's hand. Ismail returned to contest the seat in 2008 state election, winning back the seat from BN. He was the deputy chief of the party's Kuala Krai division. [1]

On 22 May 2009, Ismail passed away at Raja Zainab Hospital, Kota Bharu, after being admitted to the hospital since 26 April 2009 for treatment after suffering a heart attack. [2] His death means that Manek Urai state seat were vacated. This necessitates for by-election to be held, as the seat were vacated more that 2 years before the expiry of Kelantan assembly current term. Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR) announced on 28 May 2009 that the by-election for the seat will be held on 14 July 2009, with 6 July 2009 set as the nomination day. [3]

Nomination and campaign

After nomination closed, it was confirmed that BN will face PAS in a straight fight for the Manek Urai seat. [4] BN nominated Tuan Aziz Tuan Mat @ Tuan Hamat from United Malays National Organization (UMNO), a manager at the Southern Kelantan Development Board (KESEDAR) and the party's Kuala Krai youth chief. [5] PAS meanwhile nominated Mohd Fauzi Abdullah, a fish wholesaler, and treasurer for the party's Kuala Krai division. [6] Parti Angkatan Keadilan Insan Malaysia (AKIM) president Hanafi Mamat, who was said to be contesting in the by-election, did not turn up for the nomination process. [7]

Timeline

The key dates are listed below.

DateEvent
Issue of the Writ of Election
6 July 2009Nomination Day
6–13 July 2009Campaigning Period
Early polling day for postal and overseas voters
14 July 2009Polling Day

Results

Kelantan state by-election, 14 July 2009: Manek Urai
The by-election was called due to the death of incumbent, Ismail Yaacob.
PartyCandidateVotes% ∆%
PAS Mohd Fauzi Abdullah5,34850.31Decrease2.svg 6.36
BN Tuan Aziz Tuan Hamat5,28349.69Increase2.svg 6.36
Total valid votes10,631 100.00
Total rejected ballots117
Unreturned ballots6
Turnout10,75487.48Increase2.svg 3.25
Registered electors12,293
Majority650.62Decrease2.svg 12.72
PAS hold Swing
Source(s)
"Pilihan Raya Kecil N.41 Manek Urai". Election Commission of Malaysia . Retrieved 2018-09-19.

Previous result

Kelantan state election, 2008 : Manek Urai
PartyCandidateVotes% ∆%
PAS Ismail Yaacob 5,74656.67Increase2.svg 6.98
BN Mohamed Dahan Mat Jali4,39443.33Decrease2.svg 6.98
Total valid votes10,140 100.00
Total rejected ballots192
Unreturned ballots21
Turnout10,35384.23Increase2.svg 2.14
Registered electors12,292
Majority1,35213.34Increase2.svg 12.72
PAS gain from BN Swing N/A

Aftermath


Notes

    References

    1. "Five-term PAS state rep in Kelantan suffers heart attack while ill in hospital". The Star. 23 May 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
    2. "Kelantan PAS state rep dies" . Malaysiakini. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
    3. "P'raya DUN Manek Urai 14 Jul". Malaysiakini (in Malay). 28 May 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
    4. "Sah! Hanya satu lawan satu di Manek Urai - Semasa | mStar". www.mstar.com.my (in Malay). 6 July 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
    5. AZHAR, SYED (28 June 2009). "Kuala Krai Umno youth chief is BN's man for Manek Urai". The Star. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
    6. "Tuduhan rasuah asam garam politik - Tuan Aziz Tuan Mat - Semasa | mStar". www.mstar.com.my (in Malay). 30 June 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
    7. Bernama (6 July 2009). "Straight fight in Manek Urai". bersih.org. Retrieved 7 March 2025.