'Shy' non-Malay voters prompt PN candidate pivot

PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | Recognising that attracting a non-Malay crowd was a challenge, Perikatan Nasional candidate Kasim Samat has vowed to switch tactics and go straight to their doorstep.

Speaking to reporters recently about the dismal turnout at PN’s mid-autumn festival event in Telemong on Thursday night, Kasim said the local Chinese community appeared to be “shy”.

“I believe we need to...