Eleventh-hour boost for MCA: Perikatan returns Kota Laksamana, bringing Melaka seat tally to four

Melaka: MCA to field candidate in Kota Laksamana after PN returns seat to BN

Melaka — MCA has announced its plan to contest an additional state seat in the 16th Melaka state election, following the return of Kota Laksamana to Barisan Nasional (BN) by Perikatan Nasional (PN). MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong revealed that Melvin Chua will be the party's candidate in Kota Laksamana, after deliberations between BN and PN.

Wee Ka Siong disclosed that this decision was finalized today by the party's top leadership, following their assessment of Chua's suitability as a representative of BN in the Kota Laksamana constituency, considering his community involvement and services.

Wee Ka Siong believes that Melvin Chua is a well-known figure within the local community, particularly due to his involvement in community activities and his work within the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) administrative area. The inclusion of Kota Laksamana in MCA's contest plan brings the party's seat tally to four, alongside Machap Jaya, Kelebang, and Bandar Hilir.

Despite the last-minute development, Wee Ka Siong assured that MCA's preparations remain unaffected, as the party has been long prepared, especially in the traditional constituencies it contests.

As per the Election Commission's announcement, nomination day for the Melaka state election has been fixed for tomorrow, with polling scheduled for November 14, and early voting taking place on November 10.