The nomination process for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections will begin today, January 10, at Sri Lamag Hall.
Prospective candidates can submit their forms at the Candidate Nomination Centre starting from 9 am.
Submissions will close one hour later.
After that, the returning officer will announce the candidates eligible to contest both seats.
Candidates Announced
Barisan Nasional has selected Mohd Naim Kurniawan, son of the late Bung Moktar Radin and Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief, as its candidate for the parliamentary seat.
For the Lamag state seat, BN has chosen Mohd Ismail Ayob, known as Miha, who previously contested as an Independent in the 17th Sabah state election.
Parti Warisan has named former Sukau assemblyman Saddi Abdul Rahman for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat.
The party’s Supreme Council member Mazliwati Abdul Malek will contest the Lamag state seat.
Election Schedule and Voters
The by-elections were triggered by the death of incumbent Bung Moktar Radin, aged 66, on December 5.
The Election Commission has fixed a 14-day campaign period, starting after tomorrow’s candidate declaration and ending at 11.59 pm on January 23.
Polling day for both seats is January 24, with early voting on January 20.
A total of 48,722 registered voters are eligible, including 48,526 ordinary voters and 196 police personnel and their spouses as early voters.
There will be 36 polling centres with 117 channels for ordinary voters, plus one early voting centre with one channel.
Weather and Security Measures
The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts rain in several areas of Kinabatangan tomorrow morning.
Sabah police commissioner Jauteh Dikun said 926 officers and personnel have been deployed to ensure smooth proceedings.
Several roads, including Jalan Dato Pengiran Galpam from the Syariah Court to Simpang 3 towards Jalan Dato Malek Chua, will be temporarily closed.
Closures will start at 7 am on nomination day and from 5 pm on polling day until vote counting ends and the winner is announced.
