Malaysiakini's LIVE coverage of Permatang Pauh by-election nominations, beginning at 7.30am .

9-10am

Candididates file nominations papers

10-11am

Objection period

11-12 noon

Returning officer to announce decision on objections filed

12.00 noon Crowds disperse in heavy downpour.

11.45am Three-way contest it is! Returning officer Roslan Yahaya announces a three-cornered fight for Permatang Pauh - PKR's Anwar Ibrahim, BN's Arif Shah Omar Shah and Akim's Hanafi Hamat. As expected, PKR's 'spare tyre' Dr Mansor Othman withdrew.