Warisan's Padang Serai candidate still in race despite withdrawal announcement

Mohd Bakhri Hashim of Warisan is still considered a candidate for the Padang Serai parliamentary seat in the 15th general election although he had announced his withdrawal, said returning officer Abdul Bari Abdullah.

He said according to Election Commission (EC) regulations, a candidate cannot withdraw once his nomination was accepted.

“I was not informed today (on Warisan’s withdrawal)...