TANGGA BATU - The arrival of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state seat, Datuk Azman Abidin, was greeted with a lively lion dance performance, drum beats and cheers from supporters.
The Prime Minister's political secretary arrived at the Nomination Centre at Hang Jebat Stadium here at 8.40 am, accompanied by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Rafie Ahmad, 58, who is contesting under Pas, arrived at the nomination centre at 8.50 am.
The atmosphere grew lively as PN supporters chanted 'Allahuakbar' while accompanying their candidate.
The nomination process began at 9am, with candidates given one hour to submit their nomination forms before the Election Returning Officer reviewed all documents received.