![Observing iddah, BN candidate unable to join campaign for Kuala Kangsar by-election Observing iddah, BN candidate unable to join campaign for Kuala Kangsar by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51464441711_MasturaYazid.jpg)
Observing iddah, BN candidate unable to join campaign for Kuala Kangsar by-election
Mastura, 55, said she took the decision as she is currently observing her four months and 10 days 'iddah' (grace period after the death of husband), as stipulated by Islamic law.
Sat May 28 2016
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Kuala Kangsar by-election: BN candidate meets five elements of party
Mastura was also selected as she had an understanding of the constituency and was friendly to the people of Kuala Kangsar.
Sat May 28 2016
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Mastura Yazid, wife of former MP chosen as BN candidate for Kuala Kangsar by-election
Mastura, 55, is a law graduate from Lincoln's Inn in the United Kingdom and had served as a lawyer for six years.
Sat May 28 2016