Melaka DAP chief Khoo Poay Tiong said DAP’s victory in Ayer Keroh shows it continues to draw support from voters across different communities.MELAKA: The DAP victory in Ayer Keroh shows that the party continues to enjoy broad multiracial support from voters, Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said tonight.

He said retaining the seat was particularly significant as many had expected a DAP defeat after Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional joined forces.

“Ayer Keroh is a mixed constituency, where the composition of voters from different communities is relatively balanced,” he said at a press conference at Melaka DAP headquarters. He said the victory showed that the party's candidate continued to receive broad support.