Got to hand it to him — he’s a real champ


Amanah party candidate, N.26 Gedong: Rapelson Richard Hamit. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star. April 22, 2016.

BATANG SADONG: One election candidate who has somewhat stood out is Amanah’s Rapelson Richard Hamit (pic), apparently the first disabled person to contest in the Sarawak polls.

The 30-year-old activist said he was by no means out to get sympathy votes.

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