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Nov 5 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
GOMBAK: Supporters of several candidates have gathered at SMK Sungai Pusu for nomination day.

Those seeking nominations are: Azmin Ali (PN), Amirudin Shari (PH), Megat Zulkarnain (BN), Zulkifli Ahmad (Bebas), Aziz Jamaluddin (Pejuang), Azwan Ali. ImageImageImageImage
Independent candidate Zulkifli Ahmad is hoping to hold a debate with other candidates contesting the Gombak seat, especially PN's Azmin Ali.

He told BFM News, among the issues he plans to focus on is improving public transport facilities in the district.

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3. Submission of nomination forms for candidates at Gombak have been closed at 10am.

TV personality Azwan Ali, has decided not to contest against his brother Azmin Ali.

“I dreamt about my mum and she told me not to contest, and there were other reasons why I didn’t contest." ImageImage
4. A 5- cornered fight has been confirmed for Gombak.

This includes Azmin Ali (PN), Amirudin Shari (PH), Megat Zulkarnain (BN), Zulkifli Ahmad (Bebas), Aziz Jamaluddin (Pejuang).

The loudest cheers from supporters were for reserved for Azmin and Amirudin.
5. "It is not about the party it is about what you can do for the people," says Azmin Ali.

The former Gombak MP said this to BFM News, when asked if he was afraid of losing the support of voters in the constituency, as he had switched to PN.

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6. PH candidate for Gombak Amirudin Shari is unfazed by comments that he is standing in the shadow of Azmin Ali.

He believes that PH has a good chance of winning, adding that he is not new to Gombak.

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7. Amirudin also told BFM News that he will reveal his plans for the Gombak constituency in the next few days.

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