NEW: BN’s Amizar wins in Pelangai

In the Pahang state assembly by-election for Pelangai, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Amizar Abu Adam has established an early lead with nearly 1,900 votes, according to unofficial returns reported by Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Amizar Wins

Amizar is significantly ahead of his rivals, Perikatan Nasional’s Kasim Samat of PAS and independent candidate Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli. Some sources suggest that Amizar holds a 3,000-vote majority. The counting of votes began after polling centers closed at 6 pm, with ballot boxes taken to the tallying center at Dewan Orang Ramai Felda Kemasul near Bentong. The Election Commission anticipates a turnout exceeding 70% among the 16,456 eligible voters.