BN today announced Sungai Panjang assemblyperson Budiman Mohd Zohdi as its candidate for the upcoming Sungai Besar by-election.

Some 2,000 supporters comprising component party members were present at Barisan Nasional's command centre in Pasir Panjang, Sungai Besar, to witness the announcement by Umno deputy president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

"I promise if this leader wins with a good majority, I will personally come down and assist this division," said Zahid.