THE nomination centres for the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections in Johor opened at 9am today.

The nomination centre for the Pulai parliamentary by-election is at Dewan Jubli Intan Sultan Ibrahim in Johor Baru, while the centre for the Simpang Jeram state by-election is at Dewan Jubli Intan Sultan Ibrahim, Muar.

The nomination process is for one hour until 10am.

The Election Commission (EC) has set September 9 as polling day for both by-elections, with early voting on September 5.

The campaigning period is for 14 days, until 11.59pm on September 8.

There are 166,653 eligible voters for the Pulai parliamentary by-election and 40,379 eligible voters for the Simpang Jeram state seat.

Meanwhile, based on the weather forecast by the Malaysian Meteorological Department, rain is expected in Johor Baru and Muar districts this morning.

Both seats fell vacant following the death of Salahuddin Ayub who was the incumbent for both seats.

The Amanah deputy president and domestic trade and cost of living minister died on July 23 from a brain haemorrhage. – Bernama, August 26, 2023.