Batu indie candidate slips through EC checks with 'vulgar' name on ballot

GE15 | An independent candidate in Batu appears to have slipped through checks by the Election Commission and managed to contest under a name that sounds similar to a vulgar Hokkien phrase.

The independent, whose real name is Too Cheng Huat (above, far right), is contesting as Too Gao Lan - which sounds similar to a crude way of saying "very pissed off".

However, a campaign spokesperson reportedly said “Too Gao Lan” is just a moniker for the election campaign.

According to Sinchew Daily, the spokesperson claimed “Gao” stands for “give all out” while “Lan” stands for “Let’s action now”. Too is the candidate’s surname.

The report says Too is the chairperson of Koperasi Grand Ages Kuala Lumpur Bhd and holds the title “Datuk Seri”.

Under Malaysia's election rules, a candidate need not use their full name or real name on the ballot paper.

A famous example is the Perikatan Nasional chairperson contesting under the name Muhyiddin Yassin instead of his MyKad name Mahiaddin.

BN deputy chief Mohamad Hasan also contests under his nickname Tok Mat in elections.

However, it is not clear if there are any rules preventing a candidate from including vulgarities in their ballot paper name.

Too is one of 10 candidates vying for the Batu parliamentary seat.

Meanwhile, one independent candidate in Seputeh decided to style himself in a more dignified way.

Lian Choy Ling is contesting under the name Choy San Yeh - which is the Cantonese name for the Chinese God of Prosperity.

Over in Tanjong Karang - Pejuang's Azlan Zawawi is going by his social media moniker Lando Brotherhood - which is the name he became famous for as a rogue fixer of potholes.

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