BN candidate Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah said he had never been charged in court and this was confirmed by the police. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Mahkota state by-election, Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah, says he refuses to let untruths affect the momentum of his campaign.
When asked about opposition attempts to tarnish his reputation with allegations of criminal conduct, he said the police have already issued a statement confirming he had no criminal record or had never been charged in court.
“The welfare of the people must be the priority, and that is what I will continue to focus on moving forward,” he said in Kluang, Bernama reported.
The allegations were also denied by BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He clarified that when Syed Hussien was in his 20s, he had attempted to help a blind man who was being harassed and beaten by a group of men.
Kluang police chief Bahrin Noh confirmed yesterday that Syed Hussien’s name was not in any criminal records registry.
While campaigning today, Syed Hussien urged voters to return to vote tomorrow.
“We have engaged with most of the voters here, from various segments of society. We have also listened and taken note of their hopes and aspirations.
“The spirit of racial and religious diversity in harmony is something we must continue to uphold,” he said.
The Mahkota by-election is a straight contest between Syed Hussien and Perikatan Nasional candidate Haizan Jaafar.
It is being held following the death of the incumbent, Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, 63, on Aug 2 while she was receiving treatment in hospital.
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