Ayer Kuning: A Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution has been planned to be established in the Ayer Kuning state constituency. Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election, Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, said the effort was previously initiated by the former state assemblyman, the late Ishsam Shahruddin. Mohamad Yusri, who was a teacher and lecturer, expressed his commitment to realizing this plan if granted the mandate by voters on April 26.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad Yusri emphasized the significance of this educational initiative, stating, “This matter is already in the planning, we will work to make this educational institution an important agenda for us to change the quality of life of the community, especially in this area.” He made these remarks to reporters after visiting the Ayer Kuning market, accompanied by MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

Commenting on the progress of his campaign, which has reached its fourth day, Mohamad Yusri reported that he had engaged with voters across more than half of the Ayer Kuning area. He highlighted the effectiveness of the campaign strategy, which involves direct interaction with the local community to address their concerns and communicate BN’s objectives. “Voters’ support was seen as positive from all races, especially non-Malay voters who were increasingly open to accepting BN’s struggle,” Mohamad Yusri noted.

The Ayer Kuning DUN by-election, necessitated by the passing of Ishsam due to a heart attack on February 22, features a three-cornered contest. The candidates include Mohamad Yusri from BN, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek, and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) candidate Bawani KS. The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled the polling day for April 26, with early voting set for April 22.