The question regarding the fate of incumbent Arau MP Shahidan Kassim, who was dropped from BN’s candidates' line-up in the 15th general election (GE15), has been answered.

This comes after Perlis Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson Mohd Shukri Ramli's announcement tonight that the "senior Umno leader" in the state will defend the seat under the coalition's ticket.