For the sake of unity govt


Doing their duty: Police officers from the Kulim district police headquarters showing their fingers that had been dyed with indelible ink after taking part in early voting for Padang Serai. — Bernama

ALOR SETAR: It was a reciprocal move that underlines the new “unity” political landscape – just as Pakatan Harapan pulled out of the Tioman election and even joined hands with Barisan Nasional in campaigning, Barisan has likewise pulled out of the Padang Serai election to make way for Pakatan.

Datuk C. Sivarraajh, the initial Barisan candidate, said he was pulling out on the orders of the coalition leadership.

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