Former Gemas Assemblyman Faces Two Challengers in Negeri Sembilan Election

The Gemas state constituency in Negeri Sembilan is set for a multi-cornered fight in the upcoming state election, with incumbent assemblyman Ridzuan Ahmad facing challenges from two other candidates. Ridzuan, who previously won the seat under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) banner representing Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), will now compete against Azman Abdullah of Bersatu and Siti Aishah Seman @ Othman from Pakatan Harapan (PH).

The candidate list was announced by Returning Officer Fadhil Hassan following the nomination process. Ridzuan arrived with approximately 200 PN supporters, while Azman Abdullah was accompanied by his two nominators. Siti Aishah's campaign was supported by PH leaders, including Khalid Samad, Aminolhuda Hassan, and Khoo Poay Tiong, along with around 200 PH supporters.

Ridzuan's political journey has seen some shifts. He secured the Gemas seat in the previous state election with 11,653 votes, defeating the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate by a majority of 3,120 votes. However, he recently announced his departure from Bersatu to join Parti Wawasan (WAWASAN). Despite this, he was once again chosen to represent PN in his bid to defend the constituency.

Meanwhile, the other two state constituencies within the Tampin parliamentary area, Gemencheh and Repah, will witness straight fights. In Gemencheh, the incumbent Suhaimizan Bizar of BN will defend his seat against PH candidate Abd. Latif A. Tambi. The Repah constituency will see a contest between BN candidate Koh Kim Swee and the incumbent from PH, S. Veerapan.