Dropped MPs using 'lifeline' to defend their seats


KUALA LUMPUR: The 15th General Election (GE15) is witnessing a number of Members of Parliament (MPs), who have been dropped from their respective parties, using a 'lifeline' by contesting on the ticket of another party.

They include the Federal Territories Minister, who is also incumbent for Arau parliamentary seat, Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim, who will be contesting on the Perikatan Nasional (PN) ticket.

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