KKB BY-ELECTION | Several names are being considered as the Pakatan Harapan nominees for the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat by-election.
According to several DAP sources, at least three names have been identified as potential candidates to represent the party in KKB, including political secretary to Digital Minister Gobind Singh, Mandeep Singh.
The other two names are Hulu Selangor Municipal Council member Saripah Bakar and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) member Alice Choo Foong Thye.
"These are the three names for now. There may be other names that will be considered.
"However, for now, one of these three names is mentioned as representing DAP in the KKB by-election," the source told Malaysiakini.
Mandeep (above) is known as an activist from Bersih who ventured into politics post-GE14 in 2018, serving Gobind’s office as then-communications minister.
Hailing from Kalumpang, Mandeep 38, had also been actively involved in helping the residents of KKB over the years.
Previously, his name was also mentioned as a potential DAP candidate for KKB in the last state election, to replace the late Lee Kee Hiong who defended her seat for a third term.
"Mandeep may have a chance because he is Gobind's strong man and has been actively involved in KKB before," said the source.
The state seat fell vacant following Lee’s death on March 21.
Lee, 58, has held the seat under the Hulu Selangor parliament since 2013.
The Election Commission (EC) announced that the Kuala Kubu Bharu state by-election will be held on May 11, while nomination day will be on April 27.
The early voting date is set for May 7.
Meanwhile, the source said Saripah also has the potential to represent Harapan, being a local from the area and based on her record as a three-term councillor.
"Malay sentiments and political demographics in KKB may lead to Harapan fielding Malay candidates in this by-election.
"She is also actively involved in women's welfare and development activities at KKB,” said the source.
The constituency is known as a “mixed seat” - with a breakdown of Malay voters (46 percent), Chinese (30 percent), Indian (18 percent) and others (six percent).
Meanwhile, the source said Choo’s name appears to be a surprise.
"Honestly, I'm not sure where Choo came from. Her name suddenly came up at the state level as a potential candidate.
"Perhaps, it’s because of Harapan’s strategy of attracting Chinese and women voters," said the source.
A total of 40,226 voters are eligible to vote in this by-election.
From the figure, a total of 39,362 people are ordinary voters, 238 military personnel and their spouses, 625 police personnel and one overseas absentee voter. - Mkini
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