Incumbent Sungai Buloh MP R Sivasara confirmed that his health issue was discussed when the party was considering whether to allow him to defend the seat that he had been winning since 2008.

Urging the end of the polemic over the Sungai Buloh candidacy, the thyroid cancer survivor said his vocal cords are impaired, forcing him to use a speech amplifier to assist and protect his voice.

He said Anwar had...