Mohd Abdul Wahid Endut (PAS) vs. Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wab Salleh
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- State assemblyman for Wakaf Mempelam Mohd Abdul Wahid Endut has been named as Pas candidate for the Kuala Terengganu by-election.Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang made the announcement in front of 8,000 party supporters at Stadium Negeri here tonight.
Hadi said he personally picked Wahid, 52, who has served as Wakaf Mempelam assemblyman since 1990 after getting views from many quarters, and Pas spiritual leader Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat had endorsed it."It was very difficult to choose the Pas candidate because all the names forwarded are good -- no corruption, no money politics and no political abuse," he said.
Hadi told reporters later that Wahid was chosen because of his reputation as the Wakaf Mempelam assemblyman for five terms.As a state executive councillor in charge of entrepreneur development and youths when Pas ruled Terengganu from 1999 to 2003, Wahid was able to draw voters from all walks of life including youths, he said."Our candidate has the experience as a people's representative; has never lost in the past five general elections," he said.Wahid is Terengganu Pas treasurer and the party's Kuala Terengganu chief. He holds a degree in marine science and fisheries from Universiti Putra Malaysia.Meanwhile, Wahid said he had many issues to be raised during the campaign but would not attack his opponent personally.
The Barisan Nasional candidate for the by-election, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, when asked on Wahid's candicacy, said whoever his opponent, it would not change the coalition's approach and principles to bring the message of development for the Kuala Terengganu people.-- BERNAMA
January 02, 2009 00:19 AM
Pas Names Wakaf Mempelam Assemblyman For KT By-Election
Pas Names Wakaf Mempelam Assemblyman For KT By-Election
By: Ramjit
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- State assemblyman for Wakaf Mempelam Mohd Abdul Wahid Endut has been named as Pas candidate for the Kuala Terengganu by-election.Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang made the announcement in front of 8,000 party supporters at Stadium Negeri here tonight.
Hadi said he personally picked Wahid, 52, who has served as Wakaf Mempelam assemblyman since 1990 after getting views from many quarters, and Pas spiritual leader Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat had endorsed it."It was very difficult to choose the Pas candidate because all the names forwarded are good -- no corruption, no money politics and no political abuse," he said.
Hadi told reporters later that Wahid was chosen because of his reputation as the Wakaf Mempelam assemblyman for five terms.As a state executive councillor in charge of entrepreneur development and youths when Pas ruled Terengganu from 1999 to 2003, Wahid was able to draw voters from all walks of life including youths, he said."Our candidate has the experience as a people's representative; has never lost in the past five general elections," he said.Wahid is Terengganu Pas treasurer and the party's Kuala Terengganu chief. He holds a degree in marine science and fisheries from Universiti Putra Malaysia.Meanwhile, Wahid said he had many issues to be raised during the campaign but would not attack his opponent personally.
The Barisan Nasional candidate for the by-election, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, when asked on Wahid's candicacy, said whoever his opponent, it would not change the coalition's approach and principles to bring the message of development for the Kuala Terengganu people.-- BERNAMA
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