'Bomoh King' plans to contest in general election


Malaysia's self-styled Bomoh King of the World Ibrahim Mat Zin plans to contest in the upcoming general election, the Harian Metro tabloid reported on April 16, 2018.ST PHOTO: SHANNON TEOH.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's self-styled Bomoh King of the World plans to contest in the upcoming general election, the Harian Metro tabloid reported on Monday (April 16).

Ibrahim Mat Zin is holding a news conference on Tuesday to announce his intention to stand in both a Parliament and State Assembly seat in Perak state, according to a circular issued by an aide seen by the newspaper.

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