Jeganathan making full use of Mandarin and Hokkien


Ni hao ma?: Jeganathan talking to voters during a walkabout. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

MUAR: Independent candidate S. Jeganathan is banking on his community service record and his ability to speak two Chinese dialects to sway voters in the Simpang Jeram by-election on Sept 9.

The 55-year-old businessman said he picked up Mandarin and Hokkien from his neighbours and friends at a very young age.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Introduce National Harmony Act to safeguard unity, says Lee
Ipoh High Court gives police two months to obtain crucial info on Indira Gandhi's ex-husband
Man who drove against traffic on Old Klang Road sentenced
Army man pleads not guilty to assaulting seven others
Retired civil servant, former temple chairman plead not guilty to charges of RM50,000 in false claims
King, Queen welcome birth of seventh grandchild
Deputy DOE DG faces new charge over RM9,110 for home repairs
Ex-politicians set up NGO to ‘reset’ country
King grants audience to Chief Secretary to the Government
Maybank: Update Mae app to latest version by April 11 for continued access

Others Also Read