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\"http:\/\/buletinonline.net\/http:\/\/buletinonline.net\/v7\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/zailah.jpg\"KUALA LUMPUR :<\/strong> The government does not plan to review the laws on the need to have by-elections because it is provided for in the Federal Constitution and Elections Act 1958, Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said.<\/p>\n

In reply to a question from Datuk Md Sirat Abu (BN-Bukit Katil), he said the estimated cost of conducting each by-election is between RM318,000 and RM1.29 million, depending on the constituency involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf the 16 by-elections conducted after the 12th general elections, the highest amount was spent for Batu Sapi at RM1.29m, followed by Hulu Selangor (RM1.2m), Tenang (RM1.1m), Galas (RM1.047m) and Sibu RM1m.<\/p>\n

\u201cOthers were Kerdau (RM915,000), Merlimau (RM755,000), Manek Urai (RM548,003), Penanti (RM514,600), Permatang Pasir (RM461,367.93), Bukit Gantang (RM460,971) and Bagan Pinang (RM449,485), Permatang Pauh (RM409,000).<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the rests were Batang Ai (RM391,700), Kuala Terengganu (RM325,416) and Bukit Selambau (RM318,000),\u201d Nazri told Md Sirat who has asked for the cost spent for all the by-elections after the 2008 general election.<\/p>\n

In total, over RM11m had been spent on the by-elections.<\/p>\n

Nazri said a substantial amount of money is needed among others, to cover the transportation costs, accommodation, food and drinks of those involved.<\/p>\n

To a supplementary question from Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff (PAS-Rantau Panjang – Picture left) who asked whether measures could be taken to reduce cost during by-elections, he said the issue does not arise.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a necessary thing. How to save money? During elections, the question of cutting cost does not arise. What is important is to ensure a smooth election machinery and public safety. If we need to spend, we spend,\u201d Nazri added.-TheSunOnline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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