The Maran by-election is a state seat by-election that was scheduled to be held in January 1986 in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. The Pahang seat fell vacant from 13 December 1985 following the death of its member of parliament Abd Jalil Mohammad Seh of Barisan Nasional (UMNO) in Pahang.[1]
Ayub Teh, of Barisan Nasional won the by election uncontested, as he was the sole nominee during nomination day on 5 January 1986.
Nomination
Prior the by-election, the Malaysian Nationalist Party announced it will contest the seat.[2]Independent candidate, Kong Ah Kow, withdrew minutes before nomination closed. By the end of nomination day, Ayub won as being the sole candidate.[3]
Timeline
The key dates are listed below.
Date
Event
4 January 1986
Issue of the Writ of Election
13 January 1986
Nomination Day
14 January - 24 January 1986
Campaigning Period
23-24 January 1986
Early polling day for postal and overseas voters
25 January 1986
Polling Day
Results
Pahang state by-election, 25 January 1986: Bandar Maran Upon the death of incumbent, Jalil Mohd Seh
