Speaking on the eve of the by-election, Joohari, the Pakatan Harapan candidate, said: “I will first establish a dedicated team, compile all community grievances, and prioritise immediate actions within the first 100 days.

“Our primary focus will be addressing water concerns first, followed by tackling traffic congestion and placement issues.”

He said he was committed to employing the management principles of planning, organising, leading and controlling as well as ensuring swift action without delay.

Joohari, the former director of the Aminuddin Baki Institute (northern branch) said his final day of campaigning today involved extensive face-to-face engagements with voters across the Sungai Bakap constituency.

The campaign period ends at midnight.

The by-election is a straight fight between Joohari and Abidin Ismail, vice-chief of Nibong Tebal PAS. The seat fell vacant following the death of assemblyman Nor Zamri Latiff of PAS on May 24.