MCA’s real test is winning back urban voters from DAP, says analyst
Lau Zhe Wei says MCA’s recent gains in Johor and Negeri Sembilan do not necessarily signal a return of Chinese voters.
An analyst has cautioned that reclaiming urban seats from DAP will prove to be a far more challenging task for the MCA, despite recent election wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. Lau Zhe Wei of International Islamic University Malaysia noted that MCA's primary challenge lies in regaining support in urban areas, including Selangor, Penang, Perak, and Kuala Lumpur, where DAP retains a dominant position.
He emphasized that the recent victories should not be viewed as a full recovery, as they occurred amid BN's cooperation with PN, particularly the consolidation of Malay votes in contested seats. The analyst stressed that Chinese voters have remained largely loyal to DAP and its allies since the 2008 general election. MCA must gradually rebuild voter trust and demonstrate its capability to solve problems through its elected representatives, rather than merely relying on campaigns or political promises.
MCA President Wee Ka Siong recently warned against becoming complacent over the party's small wins. Complacency could lead to MCA becoming increasingly dependent on Malay votes, risking non-Malays continuing to choose DAP.
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