ALOR SETAR, Kedah – Malaysia’s rival coalitions Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are pulling out all the stops to win the swing state of Kedah in upcoming polls, and a left-field move has further raised excitement in the contest.
PN is fielding former footballers as candidates in the football-mad state, in the hopes of rousing their fans and winning over young voters.
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