ALOR SETAR, April 18 --  Kedah is open to any political figure wishing to contest in the state's elections, including former Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin, said Perikatan Nasional (PN) Kedah chairman and Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

Berita Harian reported Sanusi saying that in a democratic country like Malaysia, anyone is free to contest in any state in the upcoming elections.

"Anyone can come and contest in Kedah. Let's see what the people of Kedah say. Kedah is open to anyone," he said.

"There's no problem (with KJ contesting in Kedah). KJ's mother is from Kedah. He (KJ) understands the culture of the Kedah people. It's up to him. In Kedah, it's an open field and free to everybody. Our country...