The Permatang Pauh by-election was contested by 4 candidates, consisting of former opposition leader, Anwar's wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail from PKR, UMNO's Suhaimi Sabudin, PRM's Azman Shah Othman and independent candidate Salleh Isahak.[4] There were reports saying that PRM has denied that Azman Shah Othman is a member of their party.[5][6]
Campaign
Several issues dominate the by-election campaign, with the recently introduced GST being the main issue.[7]
An UMNO branch in Permatang Pauh dissolved during the campaign period, citing neglect by party leadership.[8]
Results
Wan Azizah retained the seat for PR with a majority of just below 9 thousand votes.[9] Mirroring the trend shown in the Rompin by-election two days before, turnout dropped by more than 10% in Permatang Pauh. The lower turnout also means while PKR's majority is lower, their share of popular vote is practically unchanged.[10]
Malaysian general by-election, 7 May 2015: Permatang Pauh The by-election was called due to the disqualification of incumbent, Anwar Ibrahim after being found guilty of sodomy.