Melaka election: MCA targets seven seats, aims to take two from DAP
MCA has left the question of seat allocations for the upcoming Melaka state election to its top leadership as Barisan Nasional weighs possible cooperation with either Pakatan Harapan or Perikatan Nasional. MCA currently holds two seats in the state, ...
The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) remains confident that Barisan Nasional can secure sufficient seats in the upcoming Melaka state election to form the state government, even without an electoral pact, the party's East Malaysia chief expressed on August 23, 2026. MCA currently holds two seats in the state, led by Hee Sem in Machap Jaya and Datuk Lim Ban Hong in Klebang.
Hee Sem clarified that MCA had contested eight constituencies during the 14th General Election, but has since dropped Duyong as UMNO took it over. Concerns arose that MCA might lose some seats if Barisan Nasional decides to cooperate with either Pakatan Harapan or Perikatan Nasional, but Hee Sem emphasized that such decisions would be made by the party leadership, particularly MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
Regardless of the electoral pact outcome, Hee Sem expressed confidence that BN Melaka could still win the state election and potentially lead the next government. He credited Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ganesh Sampath and his three years of leadership, highlighting various programs and initiatives undertaken to address local issues.
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