2009 Manek Urai by-election

Election in Malaysia 2009 Manek Urai by-election Kelantan by-election no 2008 Kelantan state election 2008 2013 Kelantan state election 2013 Manek Urai seat in the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly 14 July 2009 PAS Mohd Fauzi Abdullah PAS PR 5,348 50.31% BN Tuan Aziz Tuan Hamat BN (UMNO) 5,283 49.69% Manek Urai assemblyman Elected Manek Urai assemblyman Ismail Yaacob PAS Mohd Fauzi Abdullah PAS The 2009 Manek Urai by-election is a by-election for the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly state seat of Manek Urai, Malaysia that were held on 14 July 2009. It was called following the death of the incumbent, Ismail Yaacob on 22 May 2009. Background Ismail Yaacob, from Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), were elected to the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly state seat of Manek Urai at the 1986 Kelantan state election, winning the seat from Barisan Nasional (BN). He has since held the seat for 4 terms, but not defending the seat in 2004 which saw the seat fell back to BN's hand. Ismail returned to contest the seat in 2008 state election, winning back the seat from BN. He was the deputy chief of the party's Kuala Krai division.Five-term PAS state rep in Kelantan suffers heart attack while ill in hospital https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2009/05/23/fiveterm-pas-state-rep-in-kelantan-suffers-heart-attack-while-ill-in-hospital/ The Star 7 March 2025 en 23 May 2009 On 22 May 2009, Ismail died at Raja Zainab Hospital, Kota Bharu, after being admitted to the hospital since 26 April 2009 for treatment after suffering a heart attack.Kelantan PAS state rep dies https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/104855 Malaysiakini 7 March 2025 22 May 2009 subscription His death means that Manek Urai 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 Kelantan assembly current term. Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR) announced on 28 May 2009 that the by-election for the seat will be held on 14 July 2009, with 6 July 2009 set as the nomination day.P'raya DUN Manek Urai 14 Jul https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/105273 Malaysiakini 7 March 2025 ms 28 May 2009 Nomination and campaign After nomination closed, it was confirmed that BN will face PAS in a straight fight for the Manek Urai seat.Sah! Hanya satu lawan satu di Manek Urai - Semasa mStar https://www.mstar.com.my/lokal/semasa/2009/07/06/sah-hanya-satu-lawan-satu-di-manek-urai www.mstar.com.my 7 March 2025 ms 6 July 2009 BN nominated Tuan Aziz Tuan Mat @ Tuan Hamat from United Malays National Organization (UMNO), a manager at the Southern Kelantan Development Board (KESEDAR) and the party's Kuala Krai youth chief.AZHAR SYED Kuala Krai Umno youth chief is BN’s man for Manek Urai https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2009/06/28/kuala-krai-umno-youth-chief-is-bns-man-for-manek-urai The Star 9 March 2025 en 28 June 2009 PAS meanwhile nominated Mohd Fauzi Abdullah, a fish wholesaler, and treasurer for the party's Kuala Krai division.Tuduhan rasuah asam garam politik - Tuan Aziz Tuan Mat - Semasa mStar https://www.mstar.com.my/lokal/semasa/2009/06/30/tuduhan-rasuah-asam-garam-politik--tuan-aziz-tuan-mat www.mstar.com.my 7 March 2025 ms 30 June 2009 Parti Angkatan Keadilan Insan Malaysia (AKIM) president Hanafi Mamat, who was said to be contesting in the by-election, did not turn up for the nomination process.Bernama Straight fight in Manek Urai https://bersih.org/2009/07/06/straight-fight-in-manek-urai/ bersih.org 7 March 2025 6 July 2009 Timeline The key dates are listed below. DateEventIssue of the Writ of Election6 July 2009Nomination Day6–13 July 2009Campaigning Period Early polling day for postal and overseas voters14 July 2009Polling Day Results Election result 2009 Kelantan 14 July 2009 yes Manek Urai (state constituency) Manek Urai yes yes The by-election was called due to the death of incumbent, Ismail Yaacob. Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Mohd Fauzi Abdullah 5,348 50.31 6.36 Barisan Nasional Tuan Aziz Tuan Hamat 5,283 49.69 6.36 Total valid votes 10,631 100.00 Total rejected ballots 117 Unreturned ballots 6 Turnout 10,754 87.48 3.25 Registered electors 12,293 Majority 65 0.62 12.72 Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party http://www.spr.gov.my/ms/pilihan-raya-kecil-n41-manek-urai Pilihan Raya Kecil N.41 Manek Urai Election Commission of Malaysia 2018-09-19 Previous result Kelantan 2008 Manek Urai (state constituency) Manek Urai yes yes Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Ismail Yaacob 5,746 56.67 6.98 Barisan Nasional Mohamed Dahan Mat Jali 4,394 43.33 6.98 Total valid votes 10,140 100.00 Total rejected ballots 192 Unreturned ballots 21 Turnout 10,353 84.23 2.14 Registered electors 12,292 Majority 1,352 13.34 12.72 Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Barisan Nasional N/A Aftermath Notes References Malaysia Politics Category:By-elections in Malaysia Category:Elections in Kelantan