A dispute over the construction of an escalator at Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple has hit a stalemate, with both temple management and Selangor state authorities agreeing to let the courts decide, ahead of the upcoming Thaipusam celebrations
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