GTA to contest 12 parliamentary, 21 state seats in Perak

GTA to contest 12 parliamentary, 21 state seats in Perak

The candidates comprise influential and highly qualified people who have a good rapport with the community, says the Perak GTA chairman.

Gerakan Tanah Air, led by Dr Mahathir Mohamad, comprises Pejuang, Iman, Berjasa and Putra, as well as non-governmental organisations, individuals, academicians and professionals.
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Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) will contest 12 parliamentary and 21 state seats in Perak in the general election.

Perak GTA chairman Fauzi Zulkifli said the candidates comprised influential and highly qualified local residents who have a good rapport with the community.

“GTA candidates in Perak have very good potential to win seats. I believe GTA’s bid to capture Perak can be achieved with our offer of professional candidates, including religious figures, lawyers, doctors and educators, including young candidates,” he said in a statement today.

Among the parliamentary candidates to be fielded are Auzaie Fadzlan Shahidi in Larut and Dr Yusmalia Mohamad Yusof in Kuala Kangsar.

The coalition is also featuring Perak Pejuang chief Mior Nor Haidir, a lawyer in the Tapah parliamentary seat, while in Teluk Intan, fellow lawyer Amir Khusyairi is set to contest.

As for the state seats, among the candidates to be featured is the coalition’s youngest candidate Dr Mahfuz Abdullah, 25, in Changkat Jong while Perak GTA secretary Aswannudin Hariffudin will contest in Teja.

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