Malaysia

Anwar congratulates BN candidate in Pelangai by-election

Victory the result of friends cooperating in unity govt, says PM

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 08 Oct 2023 11:30AM

Anwar congratulates BN candidate in Pelangai by-election
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Amizar Abu Adam for winning the Pelangai state seat in the by-election yesterday. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, October 8, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Amizar Abu Adam for winning the Pelangai state seat in the by-election yesterday.

Anwar said the victory was a continuation of the excellence shown at the Pulai parliamentary and the Simpang Jeram state by-elections and the result of the cooperation of friends in the unity government who succeeded in breaking the narrative of slander and narrow racism.

“It also inspires the unity government to continue promoting the national development agenda for the well-being of the people based on the Madani economic framework,” he said in a Facebook post today.

The prime minister also thanked the voters who continued to put their trust in the unity government, as well as expressed his appreciation to the election machinery that was the backbone of the success.

Amizar, 53, who is Bentong Umno committee member, won with a majority of 2,949 votes after garnering 7,324 votes, defeating Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Kasim Samat (4,375 votes) and independent candidate Haslihelmy DM Zulhasni (47 votes). – Bernama, October 8, 2023

Related News

Opinion / 2mth

A civilizational moment for Malaysia: From Al-Attas to Osman Bakar

Opinion / 4mth

Government Procurement Bill 2025: Evidence of government’s firm stance against corruption

Malaysia / 7mth

 PM’s claim of compliance on Sabah’s 40% share conflicts with court ruling, says Roger Chin

Malaysia / 7mth

Nation on right track towards economic objectives, say economists

Events / 7mth

Global leaders, thinkers, and advocates from across the Global South in KL for three-day conference

Opinion / 8mth

Madani Budget 2026: A budget of direction, not perfection

Spotlight

Malaysia

Bersatu-PH tie-up a possibility as coalition seeks Malay support, analyst says

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Woman molested on her way home from work (video)

Malaysia

Court allows Daim's daughter to permanently keep passport

Malaysia

Santiago pokes holes in data centre hype, asks: Who really benefits?

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Jeweller vows to pursue Rosmah until ‘every penny’ is recovered as RM67.5m battle enters enforcement phase

Malaysia

Ambulance carrying two injured men crashes en route to hospital after MPV collision in Besut

Malaysia

Man blames 'lack of love' for sexual assault on teens

Business

BNM's OPR to stay at 2.75 pcent in 2026 amid strong domestic demand - Kenanga IB

Malaysia

Missing jewellery: Rosmah ordered to pay RM67.5 million

You may be interested

Malaysia

AG defends compound settlements in corruption cases, says law bars further prosecution after payment

Malaysia

Simpang Renggam tragedy: Teenager released on police bail

Malaysia

Ex-MACC chief Azam Baki files defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei

Malaysia

18 vehicles damaged after being hit by drug-positive driver

Malaysia

PM: Students abroad should gain positive values ​​from the local community

Malaysia

Grandfather risks life to save nine family members as fire destroys home

Malaysia

Human skull recovered from Johor waters after becoming entangled in fishing net

Malaysia

Anwar warns global order lacks direction, calls for renewed international cooperation