The Election Commission (EC) today fixed Aug 25 for the Permatang Pasir state seat by-election in Penang. Nominations will be on Aug 17.
The by-election will fall during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan.
Fasting is expected to begin on Aug 21.
EC chief Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, who made the announcement this morning, said the commission had to conduct the by-election during the fasting month as it was pressed for time.
However he said that only the last stage of the by-election would fall during the fasting month.The Election Commission (EC) today fixed Aug 25 for the Permatang Pasir state seat by-election in Penang. Nominations will be on Aug 17.
