1997 Semerak by-election
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The 1997 Semerak by-election was a by-election that was held on 11 August 1997 for the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly seat of Semerak. It was called following the death of its PAS assemblyman Sulaiman Ahmad, aused by stroke. Sulaiman won the seat on 1995 Malaysian general election under Angkatan Perpaduan Ummah banner against Ismail Awang of Barisan Nasional and Musa Salleh of AKIM with a majority of 248.[1]
Kamarudin Mohd Nor of Barisan Nasional wrest the seat against PAS Wan Mohd Fauzi with a majority of 778 votes. Mohd Din of AKIM lost his deposit, after only garnering 27 votes.[2]
Barisan Nasional nominated Pasir Puteh UMNO Chairmen, Kamarudin Mohd Nor.[3] On 31st July, PAS nominated local business man, Wan Mohd Fauzi.[4][5]AKIM nominated its vice president, Mohd Din.
