Malaysiakini
The people of Kota Alam Shah knew that they were voting for an Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee to be their representative.

In view of this, the self-exiled leader of the outlawed Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) P Waythamoorthy has asked M Manoharan  not to relinquish his post.
He was responding to reports on Manoharan’s intention to resign from his state seat due to concerns of not being able to serve his constituents.