Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, was the Port Dickson MP prior to Parliament being dissolved. He had been MP for Permatang Pauh in Penang for five terms between 1982 and 2015.

Anwar previously said he had received offers to contest in three states – Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Perak – and hinted that he would give way in Port Dickson to other prospective candidates, including state PKR leader Aminuddin Harun.

Anwar went on to explain that his decision to contest in Tambun was inspired by DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang.

“I don’t want to contest a seat in which I can win with a large majority.

“I’m the (opposition) leader. I’m brave and I’m prepared to contest in Tambun in this election,” he said at a PH convention here tonight.

Last month, Anwar hinted that he would not seek re-election in Port Dickson and might contest a parliamentary seat against “traitors” from PKR and PH.

Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu was Tambun MP before Parliament’s dissolution. He won the seat in the last general election in 2018 under a PH ticket, when Bersatu was still part of the coalition.

The nationwide polls will be held on Nov 19, with nominations on Nov 5 and early voting on Nov 15.

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