'I can face you too': Loke challenges Wee to debate

Anthony Loke, the secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), has issued a challenge to MCA president Wee Ka Siong to engage in a public debate comparing their respective track records as transport ministers, following a separate controversy involving a proposed debate between two Melaka election candidates. Loke, currently serving as the Transport Ministry minister, rejected Wee's suggestion for a debate between DAP's Bandar Hilir incumbent Leng Chau Yen and her MCA opponent Jasmine Lok, arguing that Wee was unfairly targeting Leng due to her speech impediment.

Loke maintained that Leng has consistently served her constituency effectively throughout her term and questioned why Wee was singling her out while ignoring other constituencies. Instead, Loke proposed to debate Wee on their respective accomplishments and performance while leading the Transport Ministry. During his convention speech, Loke also challenged MCA to debate DAP in all constituencies if they were genuinely serious about contesting the party's political position.

Loke served as Transport Minister from 2018 to 2020 before the fall of the Pakatan Harapan-led federal government, and Wee held the same position until late 2022, when Loke was reappointed in the unity government.