PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission has received an official notification on the vacancy of the Balakong state seat, said its secretary, Datuk Mohamed Elias Abu Bakar.
In a statement here, he said the EC received the notice of the vacancy from State Legislative Assembly Speaker, Ng Suee Lim yesterday.
The seat fell vacant following the death of its assemblyman, Ng Tien Chee in an accident at KM11.7 of the Grand Saga Highway on July 20.
As such, Mohamed Elias said the EC would hold a special meeting at its headquarters here, this Monday at 10 am to discuss on the important dates for the Balakong by-election. – BERNAMA
