KUCHING: Voters in the by-election for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state constituency should choose a candidate who can contribute to the stability and development of the area and Malaysia in general, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

The Deputy Prime Minister said that he believed that voters there could make the best decision about who would represent them.

"Only with stability can we focus on the development of Malaysia, both in terms of the economy and social conditions," he said after attending a Ramah Tamah (friendly gathering) event in Zone Four, Satok, on Saturday (April 27).

Fadillah added that he hoped that all parties, including political leaders and party machinery, would follow the authorities' instructions and maintain community sensitivities throughout the by-election campaign period.

The KKB by-election, for which nominations were made on Saturday, sees a four-cornered fight among candidates from PH, Perikatan Nasional (PN), Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM), and an Independent candidate.

Pang Sock Tao, 31, former Press Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming, representing Pakatan Harapan, is facing off against Hulu Selangor Bersatu acting division head Khairul Azhari Saut, representing Perikatan Nasional, Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia), and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).

The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election is being held due to the demise of its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong, 58, from the DAP, on March 21 due to cancer.

Early voting is on May 7, and polling is on May 11. – Bernama

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