By-elections cost RM3m

THE Election Commission (EC) has spent about RM3.02 million to accommodate the seven by-elections that had taken place so far this year.

This was figure revealed to Malay Mail by EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof (pic) .

Topping the charts is the Manek Urai by-election in Kelantan on July 14 with a total expense of RM548,003, followed by Penanti in Penang on May 31 with RM514,600.

The third most expensive by-election this year was Penang’s Permatang Pasir on Aug 25, with a total of RM461,367. This was closely followed by the Bukit Gantang by-election in Perak, one of the three by-elections held simultaneously on April 7, with RM460,971. The third and fourth placing had a difference of a mere RM396.- + selanjutnya

By-elections cost RM3m