PAKATAN Harapan (PH) candidate for the Simpang Jeram by-election, Nazri Abdul Rahman described his win today as the result of hard work and the strong partnership between PH and Barisan Nasional (BN).

The Bakri Amanah deputy chief said it would dispel the stigma that their partnership was not accepted by voters in the constituency, especially Malays.

“This win isn’t mine alone, it’s a win for the entire team, as we know for this election it’s the PH-BN coalition.

“I thank all PH and BN machineries, as without their cooperation and hard work, I could not have won so handsomely,” he told reporters after his 3,514-majority victory was announced by the Election Commission 

Nazri, 56, had served as special officer to the late Salahuddin Ayub, who won the Simpang Jeram seat twice.

Nazri was an engineer with the Muar Municipal Council for 30 years but ended his service a day before nominations on August 26 for the by-election.

The Simpang Jeram seat fell vacant following the death of Salahuddin, who was Amanah deputy president, on July 23. – Bernama, September 9, 2023.