Johor speaker to notify EC of Mahkota seat vacancy on Aug 4


KLUANG: The Election Commission (EC) will be notified this Sunday (Aug 4) of the unexpected vacancy in the Mahkota state constituency following the death of the incumbent, Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, said Johor state legislative assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi.

"We will notify them on Sunday because the office is closed today and tomorrow," he told reporters after the late Sharifah Azizah was laid to rest at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim cemetery in Kampung Tengah, Kluang, on Friday (Aug 2)

He described her passing as a significant loss, especially for the Johor state administration and also for Johor Umno and Umno Malaysia, as she was a dedicated Barisan Nasional leader.

Sharifah Azizah, 63, who was receiving treatment for breathing difficulties at Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Kluang, passed away at 12.32pm on Friday. – Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Immigration Dept bust syndicate offering fake work permit extensions
1MDB trial: Staggering USD$2.4mil went into Kim Kardashian and Pharell Williams’s bank accounts
Cops will look into request for police outpost at Pos Kuala Mu, says state police chief
New Pikas 2030 plan aims to strengthen country’s economy and governance, says PM
Agriculture Dept warns of logo misuse to deceive companies
High Court rules in favour of Gopeng Orang Asli group in hydro dam project case
Don't focus on race, concentrate on advancing technology, HR Minister tells students
Unity Ministry to hold convention on Malaysia's history next week, says its minister
Sabah’s victory over Sulu claimants asserts 'our future as proud Malaysians', says PBRS president
DNS redirection: no timeline set for MCMC engagement session, says Teo

Others Also Read