KOTA BARU: Pas has confirmed that the names of three potential candidates for the Sungai Bakap by-election will be submitted to the Syura Ulama Council.
The party's secretary Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the names would be sent to the council this week.
"As usual, Pas will send the name of the individuals who will represent the party in any election to the Syura Ulama Council for screening.
"After that, the names will be sent to the party's central leadership to get its approval," he said.
Takiyuddin, who is Kota Baru member of parliament said the party would announce the candidate's name a week before nomination day.
It was reported today that Penang Pas secretary Iszuree Ibrahim is among the names tipped to represent PN in the Sungai Bakap by-election.
Sources told the New Straits Times that Iszuree, who is Bayan Baru Pas chief, was among the front-runners due to his charisma and "It" factor.
The Election Commission (EC) has fixed July 6 for the Sungai Bakap by-election.
The by-election was called following the death of Pas assemblyman Nor Zamri Latiff on May 24.
Zamri died after being admitted to hospital for inflammation of the stomach.
In last year's state polls, he won the Sungai Bakap state seat against PKR's Nurhidayah Che Rus with a 1,563 vote-majority.