The Sg Kandis by-election next month will see a direct clash between Pakatan Harapan and BN, after PAS decided to make way for BN to contest.
The agreement reached between BN and PAS was confirmed by Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki today during a press at Menara Datuk Onn in Kuala Lumpur.
"At this point, we are informed that it will be a one-on-one contest. PAS is ready to make way (for BN)," Asyraf said.
The Sungai Kandis state seat fell vacant upon the death of incumbent assemblyperson Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei early this month due to complications from lymphoma.
The by-election has been set for Aug 4, while nominations will take place on Saturday, July 21.
PKR's Mat Shuhaimi obtained 23,998 votes to win the Malay-majority seat during the 14th general election, defeating BN's Kamaruzzaman Johar (11,518), PAS' Mohd Yusof Abdullah (7,573) and PRM's Hanafiah Husin (76).
Meanwhile, PKR is expected to announce its candidate by tomorrow.
[More to follow]
-Mkini
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