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BN names Suhaimi as Permatang Pauh by-election candidate
PERMATANG PAUH, April 23, 2015:
Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Suhaimi Sabudin has been named as the candidate for the upcoming Permatang Pauh by-election.
Suhaimi, 44, who is also the Permatang Pauh Umno secretary, was announced by the party’s vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the candidate to contest in the PKR stronghold.
Suhaimi was described as a “leader in the making” who projects a “youthful” and “young blood” image for the party, as wanted by Umno leadership.
The Guar Jering Umno chief is also known for his dedication to the party.
Suhaimi is said to be well known in Permatang Pauh as he is often seen during programmes organised by the Permatang Pauh Umno and is no stranger to the locals here.
The businessman also has an impressive academic background. He is an engineering graduate.
Originally from Guar Perahu in Permatang, Suhaimi has been actively involved in Umno since 1992.
The father of four graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in town and country planning and is presently a businessman.
Muhyiddin, who is also in charge of both the Permatang Pauh and Rompin by-elections, said in Bandar Perda here today, that being the Permatang Pauh by-election candidate was no easy task for anyone as it came with big responsibilities and challenges.
He, however, expressed confidence that BN has chosen the right candidate to become the voice of the people of Permatang Pauh.
“What is needed is for the people of Permatang Pauh to be well represented with their wellbeing taken care of.
“It is pointless to have top leaders representing them, but their voices are not heard and they are neglected.”
He also advised the 800-odd crowd present at the announcement event not to play with past sentiments, saying it was more important to look at development and ways to improve in Permatang Pauh.
Muhyiddin also asked for support from the people of Permatang Pauh to give BN a chance to create history in the area and bring it to greater heights through its representative there.
“Cukup lah… PKR dah lama kat sini… apa dia buat? Bagi lah kami peluang,” he said which drew laughter from the crowd. (Enough already… PKR has been here for quite a long time. What have they done? Give us a chance).