MELAKA, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Two additional state assembly seats to be contested by MCA candidates in the 16th Melaka state election, namely Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir, pose a significant challenge for the party to secure the people's mandate in the state, especially from the Chinese community.
Melaka Polls: Two Additional Seats Great Challenge For MCA, Says Wee Ka Siong
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MCA president Wee Ka Siong stated that contesting two additional Melaka state seats previously held by DAP presents a significant challenge for the party. He described the upcoming election as a referendum on public support for the Pakatan Harapan government.
- MCA will contest Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir, which have been DAP strongholds for several terms.
- Wee Ka Siong described the Melaka state election as a referendum on support for the Pakatan Harapan government.
- Wee expressed confidence that BN candidate Lim Ban Hong can retain the Kelebang seat based on his service record.
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