Nenggiri: Voter turnout at 51.03% as of noon, says EC

GUA MUSANG: The voter turnout for the Nenggiri by-election as of noon is at 51.03%, according to the Election Commission (EC).

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani, 38, is up against PAS candidate Mohd Rizwadi Ismail, 41.

The Nenggiri by-election was called following the vacancy of the seat, as announced by Kelantan State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah on June 19, after the former incumbent, Mohd Azizi Abu Naim lost his Bersatu membership on June 13.