GE14 | Ibrahim Mat Zin, who once courted international attention for his antics as a bomoh (shaman), is scheduled to announce his foray into politics tomorrow.

According to a report by Berita Harian, the once self-styled "Raja Bomoh" will announce his candidacy for Teluk Intan parliamentary seat and the Manjoi state seat in Ipoh tomorrow.

The report said the press invitation had clearly stated that only those with media accreditation cards will be allowed at the event.

Ibrahim, 67, shot to fame after the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 with a series of strange rituals, aimed at helping the authorities.

His antics include a "magic carpet" routine and incantations involving coconuts.

But his trademark has been his bamboo "binoculars", which apparently allowed him to peer into the other world.

Apart from generating international attention, Ibrahim found himself being pursued by the local Islamic authorities. 

Eventually, Ibrahim confessed that all the rituals were, in fact, an act and that he was acting under orders. He did not reveal who had instructed him. 

If Ibrahim indeed were to be a candidate for the Teluk Intan parliamentary seat, he will have to overcome incumbent Mah Siew Keong, who is also Gerakan president.

Also speculated to be fielded in Teluk Intan is DAP's Nga Kor Ming and a candidate from PAS.

Ibrahim had once made an appearance during the 2014 Teluk Intan by-election, saying that he wanted to “bless” the then BN candidate Mah. However, he ended up not performing any ceremony.