On Tuesday (Jul 18), he was charged with two counts of sedition, days after authorities questioned him for allegedly insulting Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
But under his leadership, Kedah has attracted billions of ringgit in investments and created thousands of new jobs.
PN is banking on this track record to secure 33 of the 36 seats up for grabs.
“From 2020 to 2023, our achievements show our effectiveness, integrity, leadership, transparency, and dedication,” said PN’s Kedah election director Hilmi Wahab.
“These are the main points that attract the people and the voters to ensure our victory in Kedah.”
Known as the nation’s rice bowl state, Kedah has recently been the focus of government projects and high-profile visits, underscoring the importance placed on winning over residents’ support.