He also expressed confidence that the over 2,700 Orang Asli voters in the state will support BN’s candidate, Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani, on polling day tomorrow.

“Having witnessed (the response) firsthand, I am confident that, despite the opponent’s threats and various offers, the will of the Orang Asli voters remains strong,” he told reporters during a gathering with the Orang Asli community of Pos Pulat, here, today.

Zahid had earlier visited four other Orang Asli settlements at Pos Gob, Pos Tohoi, Pos Simpor, and Pos Pasik.

He also expressed confidence that BN can recapture the Nenggiri state seat and was hopeful that “tomorrow will bring a bright light at the end of the tunnel.”

The party had held the Nenggiri seat for four terms since 2004, but lost in the Kelantan state assembly elections in August last year.

Zahid said he had made six visits to campaign for the BN candidate and ensure a BN victory. “I have never been involved in a by-election as frequently as this one… I had to focus on micro-targeting voters in 20 district voting centres,” he said.

He also urged the more than 20,000 voters to come out to vote tomorrow, aiming for a higher voter turnout.

Zahid said a victory for BN candidate Azmawi Fikri would increase the number of federal coalition representatives in the state assembly, where there are currently only two.

“I hope that we can add another state assemblyman, to create a stronger presence, and bring about change through our three representatives in the Kelantan state assembly,” he said.

The by-election is a straight fight between Azmawi and Perikatan Nasional candidate Rizwadi Ismail of Bersatu.