Merlimau by-election, 2011
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The Merlimau
state by-election is a state by-election that was scheduled to be held on March 6, 2011 in the state of Malacca
, Malaysia. The nomination of candidates was scheduled on February 26, 2011. The Merlimau seat fell vacant following the death of its state assemblyman Datuk Mohamad Hidhir Abu Hasaan of United Malays National Organisation
from a heart attack at the Putra Specialist Hospital
in Malacca. Previously Mohamad Hidhir won the Merlimau seat with a 2,154 vote majority, beating PAS' Jasme Tompang at the 2008 Malaysian general elections
. The state assembly seat has around 10,400 voters, comprising mainly 64% Malays, 21% Chinese and 14% Indians. For the by-election PAS picked as its candidate, Yuhaizad Abdullah while Barisan Nasional picked Roslan Ahmad.
Merlimau
Merlimau is a town in Malacca, Malaysia. It is situated about 22 kilometers south-east of Melaka Historical City. Until 40 years ago, it used to be the main town travelers passed when traveling south of West Malaysia. Since then it was left out until more shophouses were constructed. Merlimau is...
state by-election is a state by-election that was scheduled to be held on March 6, 2011 in the state of Malacca
Malacca
Malacca , dubbed The Historic State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south...
, Malaysia. The nomination of candidates was scheduled on February 26, 2011. The Merlimau seat fell vacant following the death of its state assemblyman Datuk Mohamad Hidhir Abu Hasaan of United Malays National Organisation
United Malays National Organisation
The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence....
from a heart attack at the Putra Specialist Hospital
Putra Specialist Hospital
Putra Specialist Hospital is a private hospital in Batu Pahat, Malaysia . Putra Specialist Hospital Sdn. Bhd , established in 1998 as Batu Pahat Specialist and managed by Rupadah Sdn Bhd...
in Malacca. Previously Mohamad Hidhir won the Merlimau seat with a 2,154 vote majority, beating PAS' Jasme Tompang at the 2008 Malaysian general elections
Malaysian general election, 2008
The 12th Malaysian general election was held on March 8, 2008, in accordance with Malaysian laws for national elections, which states that a general election must be held no later than five years subsequent to the previous elections; the previous general election was held in 2004...
. The state assembly seat has around 10,400 voters, comprising mainly 64% Malays, 21% Chinese and 14% Indians. For the by-election PAS picked as its candidate, Yuhaizad Abdullah while Barisan Nasional picked Roslan Ahmad.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakatan Rakyat Pakatan Rakyat Pakatan Rakyat or PR is an informal Malaysian political coalition. It currently controls four state governments while in opposition to the ruling Barisan Nasional at the federal level.... – PAS |
Yuhaizad Abdullah | 2,319 | 27.4% |
| Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence... – UMNO United Malays National Organisation The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence.... |
Roslan Ahmad | 5,962 | 70.6% |
| Majority | 3,643 | 43.1% | |
| Turnout | 8,435 | 78.9% | |