Sabah state assembly speaker Kadzim Yahya has confirmed he will inform the Election Commission of the vacancy in the Lamag state seat following the death of its assemblyman, Bung Moktar Radin.
Kadzim said his office is currently focused on the swearing-in of newly elected assemblymen and the tabling of the state budget before issuing the formal notice.
Respecting the Family’s Grief
“There is no need to rush because the grave is still fresh and the flowers are still new. We must respect the deceased’s family,” Kadzim told Berita Harian. He added that he will first seek confirmation from the national registration department before notifying the EC.
Bung’s Recent Victory and Sudden Death
Bung Moktar, 66, successfully defended the Lamag seat with a slim 153-vote majority in the November 29 state election. Tragically, he passed away last Friday, before he could take the oath as assemblyman. The six-term Kinabatangan MP was also chairman of Sabah Umno and Barisan Nasional in Sabah.
