EC notified of vacant Mahkota seat following incumbent’s death: Johor speaker

Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi confirm notification sent via fax this morning

The Election Commission has been notified of the vacancy of the Mahkota seat following the death of its incumbent Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, Johor Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi said. – Scoop file pic, August 4, 2024

JOHOR BAHRU – Johor Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that the notification of the vacant Mahkota state seat has been submitted to the Election Commission (EC) this morning.  

He said that the notification was sent via fax following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain on Friday. 

“The Johor State Assembly submitted the notice to the EC for further action,” he said in a statement today. 

Sharifah Azizah, 63, who was Kluang Wanita Umno division chief, passed away at 12.32pm on Friday while receiving treatment at the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital (HEBHK) in Kluang. 

The former Johor Wanita Umno chief was admitted to HEBHK’s ICU on Wednesday after experiencing shortness of breath. – August 4, 2024