'Shy' non-Malay voters prompt PN candidate pivot

Hariz MohdPublished: Sep 30, 2023 8:14 AM

PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | Recognising that attracting a non-Malay crowd was a challenge, Perikatan Nasional candidate Kasim Samat has vowed to switch tactics and go straight to their doorstep.

Speaking to reporters recently about the dismal turnout at PN’s mid-autumn festival event in Telemong on Thursday night, Kasim said the local Chinese community appeared to be “shy”.

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In Telemong if the non-Malays fall for his tricks, soon it will be another Langkawi !

Martin Ng11:20 AM, 30 Sep 2023

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In Telemong if the non-Malays fall for his tricks, soon it will be another Langkawi !

Martin Ng11:20 AM, 30 Sep 2023