The Perikatan Nasional candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election said that he had taken out loans, which is typical of those running a business.
Khairul Azhari said the allegations about him owing loan sharks were defamatory, similar to the aspersions cast against his educational background. "That's a personal matter. I prefer to concentrate on the by-election and the issues that affect our community," he said The Perikatan Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election director said all potential coalition candidates were subject to background checks.