The countdown to 26 August 2008, the day for Permatang Pauh Parlimentary (P44) by-election begins today. Four candidates from  BN, PKR, AKIM and one independent party filed their nominations today. The independent candidate who was acting as a PKR backup candidate later pulled out and it will be a three-way fight.

Whether PKR defacto leader DS Anwar Ibrahim will win with a big landslide or a smaller majority compared to DS Wan Azizah when she retained the seat in March 8 is something for all Malaysians to mulls and speculate.

Ten days to the polling day will be full of promises and pledges from the candidates when they rally Permatang Pauh voters.

Get updated and recent news on this by-election from these blogs:

—> Anil Netto

—> Din Merican

—> Pink Turtle

Nomination day photos —> Suara Keadilan