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Santhara: 'It's a professional decision not to contest in Segamat'

MINDERJEET KAUR
By MINDERJEET KAUR
05 Nov 2022 04:39pm
Datuk Seri Edmund Santhara Kumar
Datuk Seri Edmund Santhara Kumar

SHAH ALAM - Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM)'s Datuk Seri Edmund Santhara Kumar has confirmed that he will not be contesting in the 15th General Election (GE15).

The Segamat incumbent said: "It is a professional decision.

"Cooling off period," he told Sinar Daily.

"I wanted voters to select a new MP and compare the service record after the 3rd year.

"Not keen to split votes, and let the giants to fight...BN vs PH vs PN in this election. My team will continue to function under NGO banner @ Segamat," he added.

Last week, PBM announced that Santhara will defend his Segamat seat won in 2018 polls under Pakatan Harapan ticket.

On Oct 1, Santhara joined PBM after quitting Bersatu.

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