MELAKA, Oct 26 — DAP’s decision to contest only seven seats in the 16th Melaka state election, including its decision not to field a candidate in Bemban, was based on an assessment of its chances of winning, party secretary-general Anthony Loke said.
He said the decision took into account DAP’s performance in the 2021 state election, when the party finished second in several seats it failed to win, but came third in Bemban.
“We want to ensure that our strength, resources and focus are concentrated on seats we can win. That is why we are contesting only seven seats this time.
“It is a tactical and strategic decision by the party to ensure that our efforts and focus are directed towards the seats we can win, namely the seven we are contesting, including the four seats held by our incumbents,” he said.
