MCA may sit out Melaka polls amid seat talks

Melaka: MCA President Dr Wee Ka Siong is uncertain if the party will field candidates in the upcoming Melaka state election, as negotiations over seat allocations continue. Wee acknowledged there was still time to resolve the issue before the Oct 31 nomination deadline, according to Oriental Daily. He expressed hope that the situation could be rectified, noting that MCA's two current assemblymen in Melaka have mentally prepared themselves for the possibility of contesting the election.

Wee emphasized that this matter had not occurred in Johor and Negri Sembilan, where their parties had reached agreements and cooperated harmoniously. He believed the spirit of Barisan Nasional could be emulated in Melaka, working together to secure victory. MCA had participated in the BN election machinery launch in Melaka that evening, but reported that the party would no longer tolerate conflicting statements from certain individuals.

The state leaders and central leadership of MCA were unaware of the situation, as the event unfolded differently from what they had been briefed. Wee stated that the collective decision of the party led to the walkout, deeply regretting the need for this action, which reflects the entire party's stance.