PN names 45 candidates for Kelantan polls, PAS to contest lion’s share

 

Kelantan PN chairman Ahmad Yakob, who announced the candidates, is looking to defend the Pasir Pekan seat for the fifth time. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional tonight unveiled its candidates for the 45 seats it is eyeing in the coming polls, of which 23 are fresh faces.

PAS will contest the lion’s share of seats with 39 and Bersatu will contest in the remaining six constituencies.

Kelantan PN chairman Ahmad Yakob, who announced the candidates, is looking to defend the Pasir Pekan seat for the fifth time.

“This is a historic occasion for Kelantan, with our candidates coming from various backgrounds. Some are religious teachers, some are technocrats and some are professionals,” he said.

Former Bachok MP Nik Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz was conspicuously absent from the line-up.

Nik Abduh’s father, Nik Aziz Nik Mat, was the party’s late spiritual adviser.

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