Smiles, drama and tears as unusual candidates march in

Hopes dashed: Habib leaving the nomination centre after being denied entry when he arrived two minutes after nominations closed. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The elections may be a serious affair but there was a lot of colour and smiles and drama too as some rather unusual and unorthodox candidates decided to throw their hats into the ring.

There was social activist and serial police report maker Rani Kulup Abdullah, well known for his “Kipidap, dongibab” (Keep it up, don’t give up) tagline, complete with his red traditional suit, tanjak (headdress) and his signature dark sunglasses.