PORT DICKSON: Actor, director and film producer Ahmad Idham, who is Negri Sembilan Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) information chief, said he was surprised when his name was touted as a potential candidate for his party.
Ahmad Idham, whose full name is Dr Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri, said he had previously received the appointment by the Negri Sembilan GTA chairman Zamani Ibrahim during their recent meeting in Seremban.
"During that meeting, Ustaz Zamani explained in detail the party's direction to give a clearer understanding of its goal.
"I was shocked these past few days when the media began spreading stories about me being nominated to contest for the Port Dickson parliamentary seat," he said when contacted.
Ahmad Idham said he was flabbergasted by the recent announcement by Negri Sembilan GTA deputy president Mohamad Jani that he was being touted as a candidate in the 15th general Election (GE15).
"Nonetheless, I firmly hold on to continuing welfare activities and am comfortable with the principle of 'let the work speak for itself.
"Regarding the GE15 candidacy, I leave it entirely to GTA's top leadership," he said.
Ahmad Idham said that he was more comfortable in continuing to "serve" regardless of the decision.