Cameron Highlands voters admit getting cash from BN, but deny vote buying

Witnesses called by Cameron Highlands MP C Sivarraajh's legal team today admitted to receiving money from BN prior to the 14th general election, but denied that it was to sway their votes.

Instead, the three defence witnesses for the election petition said the money was to help them with daily expenses.

The trio were testifying as witnesses in the election petition filed by DAP candidate M Manogaran, who alleged that Sivarraajh, the MIC Youth chief, won the seat via corrupt means...