'I can't even walk steadily': Tok Pa rules out contesting in GE16
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PASIR MAS: Former Jeli member of parliament Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, who recently rejoined Umno, says he has no interest in contesting in the next general election.
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Mustapa said at 76, he was no longer fit to contest and that opportunities should be given to younger candidates.
"I am 76 now, I can't even walk steadily. It would be unfair for any party not to value young people," said Mustapa, who is commonly known as Tok Pa.
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