Annuar says will stick with Umno although others 'made offers'

Ketereh incumbent Annuar Musa, who was dropped from the Barisan Nasional (BN) line-up for the 15th general election (GE15), today said that he had received but rejected offers from other parties, including Perikatan Nasional (PN), to defend his seat on their ticket.

Annuar said he also knew that PN candidate Khlir Mohd Nor had yet to receive an official appointment letter despite being announced as the candidate for the seat.

"Khlir is my friend, why would I stand in his way? I have told my friends and the parties that wanted me to join them not to fight each other. It’s enough that Umno members are fighting over me.

"I don’t want to cause trouble to anyone. Let it just be me," he said at a press conference after attending the presentation of appointment letters to Kelantan BN candidates in Kota Bharu.

Annuar said he rejected the offers as he had chosen to stay loyal to Umno.

"Some say that there is still time to spring a surprise. For me, it’s a matter of principle. I cannot join other parties. Not because I hate them, but it’s my principle," he said.

Annuar also said he would do his best to help the BN candidate for Ketereh, Marzuani Ardila Ariffin, win the seat in GE15.

"Her late father was my ardent supporter, her mother is still supporting me. Sometimes, when she cooks a meal, she will even send some to my house.

"These people have given me their undivided support. They have sacrificed for me. So it’s time for me to return the favour," he added.