CAMERON POLLS | Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak says BN's win in Cameron Highlands is a "people's victory."
"Thank you to all the voters who chose BN, including in Felda, villages, and Orang Asli villages.
"This is a people's victory," Najib tweeted tonight.
BN candidate Ramli Mohd Nor beat Pakatan Harapan's M Manogaran with a 3,238-vote majority.
Najib had campaigned for four days in Cameron Highlands, and was often greeted at events by an enthusiastic crowd.
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Think tank Ilham Centre had predicted yesterday that his presence would be among the deciding factors for a BN win.
Meanwhile, former Umno vice-president Hishammuddin Hussein said on Twitter that he believed Ramli would make being a "voice for the people" his cause in Parliament.
Ramli is the first ever Orang Asli member of Parliament in Malaysian history.
This is BN's first win in a by-election since the 14th general election.
It also marks a continuing trend in by-elections where incumbent parties retain their seats.
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