PETALING JAYA: The by-election for the Ayer Kuning state seat in Perak will be held on April 26, the Election Commission (EC) announced today.
In a press conference at the EC headquarters this morning, EC chairman Ramlan Harun said nominations would be held on April 12, with early voting on April 22.
The by-election follows the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Ishsam won the seat in the last general election with a 2,213-majority in a five-cornered contest.
Ramlan said overseas voters could apply for postal ballots online starting today. Applications will close on March 20.
He said there are 31,897 registered voters in Ayer Kuning.
It will cost RM2.5 million to run the by-election, with 601 officers to be appointed to manage the relevant affairs.