GE15: Preacher Mohammad Kazim explains why not standing as Barisan's Larut candidate

IPOH: Datuk Mohammad Kazim Elias (pic) withdrew himself as Barisan Nasional's Larut parliamentary candidate when his name was announced prior to the start of the 15th General Elections (GE15) as his brother was also contesting in the same constituency.

The preacher - who was supposed to contest under a Barisan Nasional ticket - said that he withdrew his candidacy when it was announced as his brother Capt (R) Datuk Mohd Najmuddin Elias is contesting the Batu Kurau state seat on a Perikatan Nasional candidate.