It takes some getting used to, the sight of Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop walking through a roadside pasar malam in a remote village in Seberang Prai and shaking hands with fishmongers and vegetable traders.

Up to a week ago, the Second Finance Minister's life had revolved around the high-powered world of finance and fiscal policy. But his candidacy in Tasek Gelugor has meant an abrupt change in routine and he has had to hit the campaign trail running.

The power suit has given way to a nondescript blue and white Barisan Nasional shirt. Even his wife Puan Sri Fawziah Begum Abu Bakar donned a blue baju kurung and tudung.

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