KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) will finalise its candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election after discussions next week.

PN election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor told Berita Harian the party has received a long list of potential candidates from its various wings.

"So far, many names have been submitted, but no shortlist has been made yet. No final decision has been made.

"The matter will be discussed on March 20, and a decision on the candidate will be made after that," he said at the launch of PN's election machinery in Tapah last night.

Also present were PAS vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad, Bersatu vice-president Datuk Radzi Jidin, and Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Sanusi, who is the Kedah me...