KUALA NERANG: Kedah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid has failed to defend the Pedu seat, losing to incumbent Mohd Radzi Md Amin from PAS contesting under the Perikatan Nasional banner.
Mohd Radzi Md Amin garnered 14,397 votes against Mahdzir’s 8,024 to win by a 6,373-vote majority.
The result was announced by Pedu retaining officer Iman Hazwan Abd Halim at Dewan Badlishah, Kolej Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Kuala Nerang on Saturday (Aug 12) night.
Mahdzir, who was also a former Kedah mentri besar held the Pedu seat from 2004 to 2013.
In the 15th General Election, Mahdzir also failed to win the Padang Terap parliamentary seat after losing to Perikatan candidate in a three-cornered fight. – Bernama
KUALA NERANG: Kedah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid has been unsuccessful in his bid to retain the Pedu seat. He lost to the incumbent, Mohd Radzi Md Amin from PAS who contested under the Perikatan Nasional banner. Mohd Radzi Md Amin garnered 14,397 votes, defeating Mahdzir Khalid who received 8,024 votes, thus winning by a majority of 6,373 votes.
The result was officially declared by the Pedu retaining officer, Iman Hazwan Abd Halim, at Dewan Badlishah, Kolej Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Kuala Nerang on the night of Saturday, August 12.
Mahdzir Khalid, who was a former Kedah mentri besar, held the Pedu seat from 2004 to 2013. This loss in the 15th General Election follows his previous unsuccessful attempt to win the Padang Terap parliamentary seat, where he was defeated by a Perikatan candidate in a three-cornered fight.
It is a significant defeat for Mahdzir Khalid, who served as the Kedah Barisan Nasional chairman. The loss of the Pedu seat to the incumbent has highlighted the strong support for Mohd Radzi Md Amin and PAS in the area.
The Pedu seat has been an important battleground for political parties, and this victory for PAS signifies their success in solidifying their presence and support in the region.
Mohd Radzi Md Amin’s victory by a substantial majority demonstrates the confidence and trust placed by the constituents in him. It also reflects their approval of his work and contributions as the incumbent representative.
The outcome of this election will certainly impact the political landscape in Kedah and may influence future strategies and alliances in the state.
As for Mahdzir Khalid, he will need to reassess his political standing and consider his next moves following these successive defeats.
The 15th General Election has proven to be a challenging contest for Mahdzir Khalid, and it remains to be seen how his political career will unfold in the coming years.
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