Mahkota polls: Voters queue up for free Taiwan popcorn chicken

KLUANG: Mahkota voters have been queuing up at a restaurant in Jalan Dato Teoh Siew Khor, here to redeem free sets of Taiwan popcorn chicken by showing their inked finger. Restaurant owner Wong Shan Ting said those who cast their ballot can enjoy the dish for free, as a way of encouraging people to vote. “I offered...

Mahkota polls: Rice aid was distributed before Mahkota campaign started, says Ahmad Maslan

KLUANG: The rice aid under the Bantuan Kasih Johor initiative was distributed before the Mahkota by-election campaign started, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic). The Umno supreme council member dismissed claims that the state government initiative is being used to woo voters in the Mahkota by-election. "We did not distribute the rice during the by-election; it was...

Mahkota polls: MCA will rally behind BN candidate for ‘absolute victory’, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: MCA will work tirelessly to ensure the Barisan Nasional candidate gets an absolute victory in the Mahkota state by-election, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said a coordinated campaign was being planned to ensure an effective election machinery throughout the campaign period. "This was discussed during a meeting with Deputy Prime...