Getting friendly: Syed Hussien (left) exercising with the public at the Desa Cergas programme at Kampung Melayu here.
KLUANG: Instead of making tall by-election promises, Barisan Nasional candidate Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah would rather preserve the family spirit among the constituents.
Despite hailing from a family that is well-known in the constituency, he is nevertheless surprised with the reception he has received from people of all walks.
“I am comfortable with them. We will maintain this family spirit.
“Everyone here, irrespective race and religion, can share their problems with me,” he said after meeting the Indian community at balai raya Kampung Padang Tembak yesterday, Bernama reported.
Syed Hussien revealed that he is no stranger to the Indian community in the area as this was one of the first places he had visited after becoming a member of the Kluang Municipal Council.
Meanwhile, Johor Unity, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman K. Raven Kumar said the MIC will step up campaigning to garner support from the Indian voters for Syed Hussien.
There are 66,318 voters in the Mahkota state assembly, of which 8% are from the Indian community.
Raven said the Indian community’s reception of Syed Hussien has been very positive.
“They already know him and some even know his father and grandfather. His family is from Kluang. That makes it easier for the people to accept and campaign among the local community,” he said.
