Umno to discuss Tanjung Piai candidate following MP Farid's death


KOTA KINABALU: Umno will discuss with its Barisan Nasional counterparts on who to field for the by-election in Tanjung Piai, Johor Baru following the death of MP Datuk Dr Md Farid Md Rafik (pic) on Saturday (Sept 21).

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in conveying condolences to the family, said they would have to discuss thoroughly on who to field for the seat, which used to be a stronghold of MCA.

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