2004 Kuala Berang by-election

Election in Malaysia 2004 Kuala Berang by-election Terengganu by-election no 2004 Terengganu state election 2004 2008 Terengganu state election 2008 Kuala Berang seat in the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly 28 August 2004 BN Mohd Zawawi Ismail BN (UMNO) 6,051 60.25% PAS Muhyidin Abdul Rashid PAS 3,992 39.75% Kuala Berang assemblyman Elected Kuala Berang assemblyman Komaruddin Abdul Rahman BN (UMNO) Mohd Zawawi Ismail BN (UMNO) The 2004 Kuala Berang by-election is a by-election for the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly state seat of Kuala Berang, Malaysia that were held on 28 August 2004.Polling in Kuala Berang smooth and brisk https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/29545 Malaysiakini 12 March 2025 28 August 2004BN kekalkan kerusi DUN Kuala Berang https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/29555 Malaysiakini 12 March 2025 ms 28 August 2004 It was called following the death of the incumbent, Komaruddin Abdul Rahman on 30 July 2004.Adun Kuala Berang meninggal dunia akibat sakit jantung https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/28815 Malaysiakini 12 March 2025 ms 30 July 2004 Background Komaruddin Abdul Rahman, from United Malays National Organization (UMNO), were elected to the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly state seat of Kuala Berang at the 2004 Terengganu state election, winning the seat in his first attempt as a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate and helped BN regaining the seat from Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) candidate. A vice-chief of UMNO Hulu Terengganu division, he was BN's development officer of Kuala Berang seat, when the seat and also the state was under PAS' control. On 30 July 2004, Komaruddin died at Awana Hospital, Genting Highlands after suffering a heart attack. He was on a holiday trip with his family and several Terengganu assemblymen, before going to Kuantan to participate in a charity football friendly match between Pahang Menteri Besar team and Terengganu State Legislative assembly team. Komaruddin's death means that Kuala Berang state seat were vacated. This necessitates for by-election to be held, as the seat were vacated more that 2 years before the expiry of Terengganu assembly current term. Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR) announced that the by-election for the seat will be held on 28 August 2004, with 16 August 2009 set as the nomination day. Nomination and campaign After nomination closed, it was confirmed that BN will face PAS in a straight fight for the Kuala Berang seat.BN, Pas letak calon di Kuala Berang https://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2004&dt=0815&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm Utusan Online 12 March 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20180612150203/https://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2004&dt=0815&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_02.htm#ixzz5I0Qazibv 12 June 2018 14 August 2004 BN nominated Mohd Zawawi Ismail, an Assistant Education Officer of Hulu Terengganu district, and a diploma holder from Raja Melewar Education College. PAS meanwhile nominated Muhyidin Rashid, who lost for Hulu Terengganu parliamentary seat in the 2004 Malaysian general election. Observers predicted that BN will retain the seat as it has been among the safest BN seats in the state, and only changed hand 2 times (1974 and 1999), both to PAS.Rais Aman Is PAS moon waning in Kuala Berang? https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/29057 Malaysiakini 12 March 2025 10 August 2004Rais Aman Can PAS redeem its pride in Kuala Berang? https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/28907 Malaysiakini 12 March 2025 4 August 2004 Timeline The key dates are listed below. DateEventIssue of the Writ of Election16 August 2004Nomination Day16–27 August 2004Campaigning Period Early polling day for postal and overseas voters28 August 2004Polling Day Results Election result 2009 Terengganu 2004 yes Kuala Berang (state constituency) Kuala Berang yes yes The by-election was called upon the death of the incumbent, Komarudin Abdul Rahman Barisan Nasional Mohd Zawawi Ismail 6,051 60.25 1.91 Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Muhyidin Abdul Rashid 3,992 39.75 1.91 Total valid votes 10,043 100.00 Total rejected ballots 103 Unreturned ballots Turnout Registered electors Majority 2,059 20.50 3.82 Barisan Nasional Previous result Terengganu 2004 Kuala Berang (state constituency) Kuala Berang yes yes Barisan Nasional Komarudin Abdul Rahman 5,926 58.34 19.74 Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Mamad Puteh 4,231 41.66 19.74 Total valid votes 10,157 100.00 Total rejected ballots Unreturned ballots Turnout Registered electors Majority 1,695 16.68 6.12 Barisan Nasional Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party N/A Aftermath Notes References Malaysia Politics Category:By-elections in Malaysia Category:Elections in Terengganu