Mustapa: Kelantan Umno to field ulama as candidates in election

(Bernama) – The Kelantan Umno will also be fielding ulama as its candidates to contest for state and parliamentary seats in the coming 13th general election.

State Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said they comprised those who had contributed to the party and the country.

“We have identified their names,” he told reporters after closing the 1Cooperative 1Community programme here today.

The International Trade and Industry Minister said the names of the candidates would be announced earlier to allow the people to evaluate their capabilities.

Normally, the names of the candidates would be announced two days before nomination day, but this time the announcement would be made earlier, he added.