Parties banking on newbies to bring in the votes

Fresh faces: Selvendran and Shazani are two of the candidates whowill be vying for votes in their respective constituencies.

JOHOR BARU: Political parties contesting in the state election are banking on fresh faces to attract votes.

Johor Umno Youth chief Hairi Mad Shah, who has been fielded by Barisan Nasional in his hometown of Larkin, is willing to stand in one of the most hotly-contested seats.