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GE15: ‘thanks Dr Mahathir, but 97-year-old not what Langkawi needs’

LANGKAWI – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was prime minister twice, and may be convinced he still has what it takes to be an MP again at 97, but voters in his constituency say it is time for a new face.

The Pejuang chairman will defend his seat in a five-cornered fight with Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Datuk Armishah Siraj, Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Zabidi Yahya, Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah from Perikatan Nasional, and independent candidate Datuk Abd Kadir Sainudin in the coming general election (GE15) on November 19.

However, not everyone in Langkawi is interested in the looming polls nor with Dr Mahathir’s candidacy under his new coalition of Malay parties, Gerakan Tanah Air.

“Why do we need a 97-year-old man as our MP?” asked 65-year-old Langkawi voter Rokiah Samad.

Rokiah, who sells grilled fish at the popular Pantai Cenang, told The Vibes of her disappointment with the recent changes in government that have occurred since the 2018 general election.

“What is the point of voting? Nothing will change anyway.

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