Ayer Kuning: Barisan Nasional (BN) has finalized its candidate for the upcoming Ayer Kuning state by-election. BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir revealed that the candidate will be formally announced by BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who also serves as the president of UMNO.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, BN is actively preparing its campaign machinery in anticipation of the by-election. The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled the polling day for April 26, with nomination and early voting set for April 12 and 22, respectively.

The by-election was necessitated by the passing of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin on February 22, who succumbed to a heart attack. In the 15th General Election (GE15), Ishsam, who was the Tapah UMNO Division Chief, secured the seat with a majority of 2,213 votes in a contest that featured five candidates.