BN picks 2 ex-ministers for election battle in KL

A current Cabinet minister and two former ministers of Malaysia's ruling coalition Barisan Nasional, are joining several fresh faces in the battle for Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: REUTERS

Malaysia's ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) has unveiled candidates for the country's most densely populated districts and toughest-to-win constituencies - those in the commercial capital of Kuala Lumpur. Nine of the 11 Parliament seats in Kuala Lumpur are held by the opposition.

A current Cabinet minister and two former ministers are joining several fresh faces in the battle for KL, with some of these wards held by the opposition for decades.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 23, 2018, with the headline BN picks 2 ex-ministers for election battle in KL. Subscribe