GEORGE TOWN (Oct 20): Two-term Batu Kawan Member of Parliament (MP) from DAP, Kasthuri Patto on Thursday announced that she will not be defending the parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15). Kasthuri said it was the hardest decision in her life, but she will not change her mind because she wants to make way for future leaders in the DAP. She said the party leadership persuaded her to reconsider her decision, but she's not changing her mind about stepping down. Kasthuri said that she will continue to serve the party in its campaign in Batu Kawan or elsewhere to help the DAP and Pakatan Harapan candidates. The Election Commission on Thursday set Nov 5 as nomination day for GE15 and polling on Nov 19.

Source: The Edge Markets October 20, 2022 12:38 UTC