Biggest surprises of Nomination Day

Wanita Umno deputy chief Kamilia Ibrahim runs as independent in Kuala Kangsar and is promptly sacked by her party.

Ong Tee Keat pulls out of 2013 General Elections, despite earlier suggestions that he'd run as an independent candidate after being dropped by MCA

Barisan pulls out of Pasir Mas race, leaving it a straight fight between Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali and Pas candidate, Nik Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz.

DAP sacks Jenice Lee and Sim Tong Him after the duo's decision to run as independents in the Teratai and Kota Laksamana state seats, respectively