Perak Menteri Besar Pays Last Respects to Late Ishsam Shahruddin
Perak Assembly Speaker on Notification of Ayer Kuning Seat Vacancy
IPOH: Perak state assembly speaker Zahir Abdul Khalid has announced that the Election Commission (EC) will be notified of the Ayer Kuning seat vacancy as early as Tuesday. He made this statement when met at the residence of Ayer Kuning assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin, 59, who passed away after suffering a heart attack following a friendly football match at Bandaraya Stadium in George Town, Penang yesterday.
By-Election to be Held within 60 Days
A by-election must be held within 60 days from the date the EC receives the official notice of vacancy. This is in accordance with the regulations governing the electoral process.
Menteri Besar and State Executive Councillors Pay Last Respects
Perak menteri besar Saarani Mohamad and several state executive councillors, including Zahir Abdul Khalid, were among those who visited the late assemblyman’s family to pay their last respects. This gesture demonstrates the importance of showing support and solidarity to the family during this difficult time.
Funeral Rites and Burial
Ishsam’s remains were brought back to his residence around 12:30 am after an autopsy at Penang Hospital. His body was then taken to Masjid An-Nur for the funeral rites before being laid to rest at Rapat Setia Muslim Cemetery this morning.
Conclusion
The passing of Ishsam Shahruddin is a significant loss to the community, and his family is left to mourn the untimely demise of their loved one. The by-election that will be held in the coming months will be a crucial step in ensuring that the people of Ayer Kuning have a new representative in the state assembly.
FAQs
- What is the deadline for the by-election in Ayer Kuning?
The by-election must be held within 60 days from the date the EC receives the official notice of vacancy. - Who will be notified of the Ayer Kuning seat vacancy?
The Election Commission (EC) will be notified of the seat vacancy as early as Tuesday. - Who visited the late assemblyman’s family?
Perak menteri besar Saarani Mohamad and several state executive councillors, including Zahir Abdul Khalid, visited the late assemblyman’s family to pay their last respects.