“This person is quite popular among the locals and well versed with current issues, especially those affecting the Orang Asli,” the source told FMT, declining however to reveal the person’s identity.

The person left the Islamist party to join PPBM last year.

“All will be known next week when Kelantan Pakatan Harapan (PH) chief Husam Musa unveils the list of candidates contesting the state and parliamentary seats in Kelantan,” the source said.

Tengku Razaleigh, better known as Ku Li, has been Gua Musang MP since 1974 and had been expected to call it a day.

However, it was recently reported that the Umno leadership wanted him contest again in the coming election.

PPBM has been allocated the Gua Musang, Jeli, Machang, Ketereh, Bachok, Pasir Puteh and Tumpat parliamentary seats while PKR will contest in Pasir Mas and Tanah Merah.

Amanah candidates will vie for Kuala Krai, Kota Bharu, Rantau Panjang, Pengkalan Chepa and Kubang Krian.

The source also said that Amanah candidates would contest 23 state seats, PPBM 13 and PKR nine.