The Election Commission has set the Sungai Bakap by-election polling day on July 6, with early voting on July 2. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB, LIM BENG TATT, CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
“It is vital to have a representative who can highlight these issues to the relevant authorities,” he said. “These things disrupt their lives as they need to store water. Someone needs to help them,” she added. Tan Chor Soon, 53, a lifelong resident of Sungai Bakap, spoke of other problems that needed the authorities’ attention.
Abidin is a familiar face in the area, having served as special officer to Nor Zamri before the latter’s death.His political career started when he became the Sungai Duri PAS branch secretary in 2005 – a post he held until 2015. “We chose him because he can effectively handle local issues. If elected, he can continue with the good work of the late Nor Zamri.