JOHOR POLLS | Amid the heat of the Johor state election, where fierce clashes between major political blocs are ongoing, a small party is attempting to carve out its own history in the Endau state seat.

Contesting as the debut wager for Parti Orang Asli Malaysia (Asli), Johor state liaison committee chairperson Jati Awang, 52, is aware that his presence on the mainstream political stage invites various reactions...