NENGGIRI BLOG | The campaign for the Nenggiri by-election enters its third day.
It will be a straight fight between BN candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani and Perikatan Nasional’s Mohd Rizwadi Ismail.
We report from time to time from the ground.
‘Azmawi is well-regarded here’
2.20pm: BN candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani is no stranger to the Orang Asli community and villagers in the constituency.
According to Bernama, Kuala Lah Orang Asli village head Ali Lateh says Azmawi, more known as Awi, is well regarded in the area.
“The Orang Asli community here knows Awi very well, as he is a familiar presence. We like him a lot.
“For example, if an Orang Asli resident needed medical treatment in Kota Bharu, we would turn to him for help with transportation costs due to the long journey,” he says.
Kampung Bertam Lama resident Ismail Nik Mustapah says that the candidate listens to the people’s grouses regardless of their political affiliation.
Nearest ATM: 45 mins by car, 30 mins boat ride, an hour by train
2pm: More than 30,000 people in Nenggiri have to travel at least 50km to reach the nearest ATM, which is located in Gua Musang town.
According to Sinar Harian, this takes about 45 minutes by car while some ride on boats for 30 minutes or spend an hour on a train.
The nearest petrol station is located some 30km away.
Kampung Bertam Baru resident Mohd Zulkiflie Harun, 58, says he has to spend about RM100 whenever there is a need to use the ATM.
“We hope the candidate who wins the by-election will listen to the grouses of the people,” he adds.
Voters will judge BN wisely - Kedah Umno chief
12pm: Kedah Umno chairperson Mahdzir Khalid is confident voters are wise enough to evaluate BN’s performance in the federal government.
“They (voters) have been under the BN government. They also know how it is to be under the PAS state government.
“Nenggiri may be far from Kota Bharu, but the voters are wise,” he says as reported by Bernama.
He is met by reporters while accompanying BN candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani on his campaign trail in Gua Musang.
Mahdzir says most of the issues raised so far concern the daily life of the local community and BN would focus on solving them.
The Nenggiri constituency has 20,259 registered voters, made up of 20,245 ordinary voters and 14 police personnel.
BN candidate: I must focus on winning voters
10am: BN candidate for Nenggiri Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani welcomes support from Pakatan Harapan allies in the by-election campaign.
However, he acknowledges the challenge of dealing with the negative perception created by the opposition over both coalitions’ partnership.
“The issue of cooperation between Umno and DAP is a challenge for me, and I have to convince Nenggiri voters to accept me because the voters here want a representative who can fulfil their responsibilities.
“It’s not that I’m not bothered about the perception (Umno-DAP ties) but if I think about that, I will lose my focus as I only have 14 days to convince voters,” Azmawi said while campaigning at Bertam Lama, Gua Musang.
- Mkini
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