A former Kedah Menteri Besar Inc (MBI Kedah) chief executive pleaded not guilty in the sessions court, here today, to charges of soliciting and accepting gratification in connection with a joint venture to mine rare earth elements (REE) in Kedah.
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir