Ayer Kuning: With the Ayer Kuning state by-election campaign period entering the 11th day, the Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery is redoubling efforts to win over about 20 percent of the fence-sitters. UMNO War Room Secretariat chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan hopes this will lead to an increased vote majority compared to the 15th General Election (GE15).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad emphasized the importance of identifying, persuading, and providing understanding to voters to ensure the Ayer Kuning constituency remains with the government. He conveyed this during a site visit to the Sungai Liat Bridge, which collapsed due to erosion at Felda Sungai Klah.

Ahmad noted that the joint campaigning with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) machinery is progressing smoothly, positioning them on the right track to garner more than 15,000 votes. The upcoming by-election, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, follows the passing of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin on February 22 and will feature a three-cornered contest between BN candidate Dr. Mohamad Yusri Bakir, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek, and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) candidate Bawani KS.

The Ayer Kuning seat has 31,897 registered voters, including 31,315 ordinary voters and 582 police personnel and their spouses. In GE15, Ishsam, representing BN, secured victory with a 2,213-vote majority in a five-cornered race.