Rival coalitions eye key groups

Seeking much-needed attention: Several members of the Orang Asli Kampung Tembaga Pos Gob community met by the Bernama team in Gua Musang. The community could contribute between 2,000 and 2,600 votes. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: As the battle for the Nenggiri by-election reaches its final day, rival coalitions are focusing their attention on wooing the Orang Asli, those under 40, Kesedar settlers, and former Umno supporters.

Their focus on these critical groups is important given the fact that the previous winning margin for this Kelantan state seat was a mere 810 votes.