Mohd Rizwadi Ismail’s move to quit PAS and join Bersatu more than 24 hours before being named as Perikatan Nasional’s candidate for the Nenggiri by-election in Kelantan was a strategic decision.

According to the Islamic party’s deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, a survey showed the 41-year-old former navy personnel had a higher chance of winning the state seat compared to other candidates from Bersatu.