AMANAH is confident of defending the Pulai and Simpang Jeram seats in next month’s by-elections, its vice-president Adly Zahari said. 

He said this confidence stems from strong grassroots support in both constituencies, especially in Simpang Jeram where the party had its origins in 2015.

“By retaining those two seats, we also hope to continue to struggles of (incumbent) the late Salahuddin Ayub who had an exceptional service record there.

“Many may have forgotten that Simpang Jeram was where Amanah was formed and our grassroots support is strong, so I am confident of victories there,” he told reporters in Alor Gajah today. 

Adly, who is also deputy defence minister, said Amanah’s confidence was also based on the strong cooperation among parties within the unity government. 

The Election Commission set Saturday for nomination, September 5 for early voting and September 9 for polling.

The two seats fell vacant following Salahuddin’s death on July 23. – Bernama, August 22, 2023.