Tok Pa sits out GE15 over doctor’s advice

Incumbent Jeli MP Mustapa Mohamed announced today that he will not be defending his seat in the 15th general election (GE15).

Mustapa, who is also Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), said his decision to not contest has been communicated to Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin. who is also Bersatu president.

"My decision was after taking into account my doctor's advice that my health status will not allow me to continue serving as an effective representative of the people," said Tok Pa, as he is known, in a statement today.

Mustapa (above) expressed his gratitude to the people in Jeli who have always given support and cooperation to him in executing the socio-economic development agenda in the constituency since 1995.

He also expressed his deepest gratitude to his friends in the cabinet.

Mustapa, contesting on a BN ticket, won the Jeli parliamentary seat since 1995 and defended it for five terms except for 1999-2004 when he lost to PAS candidate Mohd Apandi Mohamad.

In the GE14, Mustapa won Jeli with a majority of 6,647 votes defeating PAS and PKR candidates.

- Bernama

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