1997 Melekek by-election
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The 1997 Melekek by-election was a by-election that was held on 14 June 1997 for the Malacca State Legislative Assembly seat of Melekek. It was called following the death of its assemblyman Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani by stroke.[1] Zin, from Barisan Nasional (BN) component party United Malays National Organization (UMNO) won the seat on three previous general election, and at the time of his death is the Chief Minister of Melaka since 1994.[2]
Nawi Ahmad of Barisan Nasional won the seat against Independent candidate J.Appalasamy with a majority of 4,431 while Appalasamy lost his deposit.The seat have 7,874 registered voters.[3]
