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Cops seize rep’s firearm over alleged election intimidation

By MkiniEN in April 30, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute

Cops seize rep's firearm over alleged election intimidation

Police have seized a firearm belonging to Ulu Kinta state assemblyperson Arafat Varisai Mahamad.

He allegedly brandished the weapon in a threatening manner during the PKR divisional elections on April 13.

Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin said the action was taken as…

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