The political renaissance of former Malacca assemblyperson Norhizam Hassan Baktee, who won the Pengkalan Batu state seat under DAP in 2018, is looking less and less likely after another of his former parties closed the door on a possible return.

Malacca Umno liaison committee chairperson Ab Rauf Yusoh told the media yesterday that Umno has many candidates who are much better and more loyal than Norhizam (above) to contest in the...