NEWS that Umno may field National Mosque Imam Datuk Pirdaus Ismail in the hot seat of Permatang Pauh is causing ripples among the locals, Utusan Malaysia reported.
The paper said 38-year-old Pirdaus, who was born in Tasik Gelugor, Penang, was one of four names shortlisted for the seat, now held by Parti Keadilan Nasional president Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Ismail.
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