KUALA BESUT Defeated PAS candidate Azlan Yusof, whom is better known as Che Long, said it was the people of Kuala Besut who became the ultimate victors in yesterday’s by-election for the state seat.

NONE "We are not surprised by our defeat. Although Che Long ( left ) lost, the people of Kuala Besut got a lot of money. The projects offered here are worth more than RM400 million," Che Long said, referring to the pledges made by BN to develop the area.

He was speaking to reporters last night at the Kuala Besut PAS headquarters, shortly after the official results were announced.

Responding to a question on the factors that contributed to his defeat, Che Long said the contest was akin to "Che Long against the government of Malaysia".

"With all these ministers and deputy ministers coming here (to campaign for the BN candidate)," he added.

Nevertheless, the PAS candidate said he was satisfied with the electoral process and was grateful there were no untoward incidents.

Che Long also pledged to monitor the execution of the projects announced for the Kuala Besut constituency in his capacity as PAS Besut branch treasurer.

The PAS candidate, who polled 5,696 votes, was defeated by BN's Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abdul Rahman with a majority of 2,592 votes.

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