DAP’s Aziz: BN must thank my grandma for winning

KUCHING: Batu Kitang’s defeated DAP candidate Abdul Aziz Isa says BN must thank his grandmother for winning the seat.

Abdul Aziz congratulated BN candidate Lo Khere Chiang for winning but reminded him that it was his grandmother Mazuyin Abd Manan’s support that had helped him in this election.

“I would also like to congratulate my grandmother for helping Lo win.”

Lo obtained 6,494 votes, Abdul Aziz 4,628 votes and PKR’s Voon Shiak Ni 889 votes.

Speaking to FMT, Abdul Aziz also attributed his defeat to the low turnout of 52% recorded at 4pm, according to the Election Commission (EC).

(However, EC chief Mohd Hashim Abdullah later claimed turnout was 71%. He did not explain the earlier low turnout figure quoted widely in news reports.)

“It could be because of the low turnout this time around, but at least I didn’t lose my deposit,” Abdul Aziz said.

“The difference in my votes and that of my opponent is quite marginal.

“But it was a fantastic fight. At least I lost with dignity but I won in terms of morality.”

On a positive note, Abdul Aziz said DAP’s defeat in the Batu Kitang constituency would usher in a new beginning as it was a sign of Chinese voters accepting Malay leaders.

“This is a new beginning and could prove that the Chinese are starting to accept Malays as candidates.”

Abdul Aziz said that he would not give up after this defeat and added that it was an unfair election as BN had the upper hand.

“This is an unfair election because the Opposition can’t beat BN in terms of machinery, resources and bringing in West Malaysian leaders.”

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