In Pictures: Campaigning in full swing for Malaysia election

Candidates of Malaysia's 14th general election have ramped up their bid to win over voters in constituencies, in an election that has been billed as the closest ever.

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May 02, 2018, 05:41 PM

Malaysia PM Najib Razak attending a rally at Gombak Setia, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Supporters at PKR's rally in Desa Pandan, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Party flags are seen in Permatang Pauh, Penang, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (centre), and opposition Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Malaysian United Indigenous Party PPBM) chairman, speaking at an election campaign event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 1, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

PKR candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar receives a kiss from blind busker Ainun during a walkabout at a pasar malam in Permatang Pauh, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

A supporter at the PKR rally in Permatang Pauh in mainland Penang, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Supporters react to a speech by Malaysia's PM Najib Razak (not pictured) during an election campaign rally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 1, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS

Independent candidate for Selangor state seat of Bukit Antarabangsa, Mr Azwan Ali, giving away chicken and beef rendang on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

PKR candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar speaking to the media at Yayasan Aman in Permatang Pauh on mainland Penang, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

PKR candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar meeting residents during her walkabout at the Kedia Nasi Campur stall in Permatang Pauh on mainland Penang as fellow Permatang Pauh candidate Afif Bahardin looks on May 1,2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Party flags in Permatang Pauh in mainland Penang, on May 1, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak at the Worker's Day event, on May 1, 2018 at PWTC. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak at the Worker's Day event, on May 1, 2018 at PWTC. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Penang DAP member Jeffrey Chew speaks at the rally at Pasar Pulau Tikus in Penang, on April 30, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Teluk Intan with the iconic leaning clocktower in the background, on April 29, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong attending a Tang Soo Do championship in Teluk Intan, on April 29, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Supporters of Malaysian Prime Minister and National Front coalition President Najib Razak shout as they wait for him to meet them in Kuala Lumpur, on May 1, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad meeting residents as he goes on a walkabout at Pasar Kuah in Langkawi, on April 29, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad takes a picture with a family while meeting residents during a walkabout at Pasar Kuah in Langkawi, on April 29, 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong’s walkabout in Teluk Intan, on April 29, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

PAS supporters going to the nomination center on Bagan Datuk, on April 28, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

PAS supporters gather at the Langkawi District and Land Office on Nomination Day in Langkawi's main town, Kuah, on April 28. 2018. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

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